Job Description

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Non Model Tool Oversight is primarily responsible for completing cyclical validations of existing Non-model Tools (NMTs) across the enterprise. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the ongoing tasks that support the NMT Framework are executed. This includes monthly updates to the NMT inventory, execution of the quarterly attestation, analytic reviews of the inventory, completion of risk requirements, and development and facilitation of education across the enterprise. In addition, this role will coordinate responses to Internal Audit and external Regulatory exams and lead projects to improve the NMT framework. The role will report directly to the VP - Credit Non Model Tool Oversight Leader within the Credit and Finance and Treasury Risk organization.

Were 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:

• Perform independent validations of existing NMTs to gauge efficaciousness of the tool and the controls.
• Leverage advanced technical expertise to translate documentation of strategy criteria into SAS code (or other coding language as needed) to complete the validation.
• Document results of validations to produce detailed white paper reports that will ultimately be shared with first, second, and third line stakeholders, regulators and Senior Leadership and be leveraged to drive quality improvement opportunities across reviewable strategies.
• Lead validation results meetings by effectively communicating issues and recommendations to 1LOD leadership teams, solicit feedback prior to final report publication. Maintain timelines and feedback loop with respective strategy teams to ensure all applicable issues in eGRC system are mitigated as per the chosen timeline.
• As needed, provide assistance to CSV Leader regarding the independent assessment of new Credit strategy proposals as well as requests to modify existing Credit strategies as part of SYF Working Groups.
• Execute the ongoing monthly and quarterly processes within the NMT Oversight team including quarterly and annual attestations, new tool in-take sessions, and analytics on the NMT inventory to ensure the risk is appropriately understood and communicated.
• Lead the body of work including providing evidence and responses for Internal Audit and external Regulatory exams.
• Lead projects to improve the NMT framework in eGRC and other technologies.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree AND 3+ years experience in a consumer credit/risk analytics/ audit role; OR, in lieu of Bachelors degree, 5+ years experience in consumer credit/risk analytics/ audit role in a financial banking institution.
• 2+ years experience with SAS/SQL or other transferable logic based programming.
• Demonstrated project management skills including leading cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience with Internal Audit and external Regulatory exams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with impact and influence.
• Strong understanding of the consumer credit lending lifecycle and card programs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM related or Business field.
• MBA or Masters degree in a STEM field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organize work flow, and prioritize work assignments.
• Advanced reasoning skills in conjunction with an intimate understanding of how our strategy systems work and how their outflows tie into the data warehouse.
• Elevated aptitude in deciphering and interpreting strategy documentation and criteria and the ability to translate that into independently created logic.
• Commercially effective and collaborative across teams and functions.
• Intermediate EXCEL skill-set.
• Curiosity and the ability to learn new concepts.

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.

• N ew 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 dont 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, youll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heardbut valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, were building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, youll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

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.

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