Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This role is responsible to assist in executing an independent oversight framework for Synchrony’s Finance organization, excluding Treasury. Finance is comprised of Controllership, Tax and Financial Planning, both at the HQ and platform levels. The candidate will help to provide independent, objective and timely identification, monitoring and control of Financial risks, including operational risks as well as financial and regulatory risks. The candidate will work with Finance to monitor limits and escalation triggers. In addition, they will help facilitate the oversight of these risks via the Enterprise Risk Management framework, including monitoring and assessments, working across the Risk function.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform oversight of Finance processes and activities via Targeted Reviews, Concurrent Reviews and Continuous Monitoring

• Monitor Finance risk limits and develop additional metrics commensurate with potential new emerging risks

• Enhance independent analytic dashboard to monitor finance risks

• Provide effective challenge during functional risk assessments

• Execute disciplined Issues Management process

• Assist in identification, documentation and assessment of key Finance Risks via the Enterprise Risk Assessment and Compliance Risk Assessment

• Assist in the preparation, organization and management of the materials and minutes for the Finance Risk Subcommittee

• Work on due diligence efforts related to new finance products and impact on finance processes

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience in consumer banking or financing businesses; or in lieu of a degree 7 years of experience in consumer banking or financing businesses

• 1 year of experience in a Risk/oversight or Finance function

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively challenge and influence

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Previous experience in independent oversight role

• 2 years of experience working in finance function

• 2 years of experience working with or managing analytics

• Demonstrated quantitative skill set

• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to foster relationships and build informal networks without compromising independence

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

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 24 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 a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but 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, we’re 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, you’ll 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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