Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Assistant Vice President role is responsible for providing compliance and operational risk guidance to the Marketing organization. This role is responsible for executing or participating in various risk management activities such as the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risk related to the marketing organization's partners, systems and tools.
The AVP will provide compliance support for various processes within Synchrony's Growth organization with a special emphasis on the processes within the Marketing function.
Our Way of Working
We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist in the performance of the annual risk assessment, assessing inherent risk and control effectiveness of various Synchrony Marketing processes
Assist in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of controls to mitigate identified risks and in the performance of concurrent reviews associated with significant business changes
Provide expert advice and influence changes to processes, procedures, and controls to mitigate compliance risk through various interactions and forums.
Participate in incident/issues management discussions with the appropriate partners to assist in process gaps being addressed and/or risk accepted
Assist in the identification of risk associated with (1) new laws and regulations, including industry consent orders and regulatory guidance and (2) business-initiated changes.
Provide support for any key regulatory and litigation developments impacting Synchrony, including gathering requested information
Assist in the development of communications and training materials to educate process leaders, employees and 3rd party suppliers as it relates to applicable compliance and operational risk
Establish effective relationships with all functional areas
Ensure significant risks are promptly escalated to the appropriate level
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or in lieu of degree, 7+ years of financial services and/or governance experience
3+ years of Compliance, Risk, Audit, or governance/issue remediation experience in the financial services industry. Experience in the credit card/ lending industry a plus.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
Ability to influence and work across a matrixed organization
Demonstrated strategic and process skills with proven ability to execute
Team player in a high-energy environment
Goal oriented, self-motivated
Understanding of business systems, data, & processes, including credit bureau reporting
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and policies
Familiar with CFPB, OCC, and other regulatory agencies, rules, and regulations
Grade/Level: 11
The salary range for this position is 90 ,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management
