VP, Internal Audit - Platforms & Strategy

Job ID : E2401968

Job Description :

Role Summary / Purpose :

The VP, Internal Audit Platforms and Strategy is responsible for leading a team of experienced audit professionals as they perform audits and continuous monitoring primarily focused on business and client development, sales, and strategy.

As a key member of the Finance, Platform, and Strategy Audit Leadership Team, this individual may also be asked to assist on audits within finance, treasury, capital planning, stress testing, reserves, credit loss estimation, and supplier risk management.

The role will be responsible for driving comprehensive and dynamic assurance activities including, but not limited to, risk assessment, audit plan development, audit execution, coordination with external audit, and MRA and issue validation.

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 :

Lead the team to successfully execute audit and continuous monitoring engagements in line with department and regulatory expectations, ensuring timely completion of multiple concurrent deliverables

Lead, motivate, and develop audit team members and promote a culture of feedback and growth

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including management and external auditors

Influence Senior Management on matters that will have significant impacts on the subject areas

Assist in the development of the Audit Plan, conducting risk assessments, and updating coverage approaches as necessary based on changes to SYF’s strategic initiatives

Identify and assess the impact of control deficiencies

Lead coordination of testing with external auditors, SOX Testing, and Second Line of Defense

Prepare high quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues, and audit reports

Ensure Audit Managers have documented audit work papers that clearly and succinctly articulate the process, risks, controls, testing procedures, testing results, and conclusions

Lead in research of relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics

Serve as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team

Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelors or advanced degree in finance, accounting, business or an equivalent related field and 10+ years’ experience in audit, financial services, or a related field

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or related certification

Strong understanding and experience in audit methodology, standards, and practices, including Institute of Internal Auditors standards

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Desired Characteristics :

Knowledge and experience with GAAP, SEC, FRB, BHC, OCC, and FDIC regulatory risk management requirements and related guidance

Stong oral and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills including the ability to interact at all levels of the organization, including the ELT level

Ability to lead remote teams and work in a matrixed organization

Experience leading or auditing retail lending sales and client development practices, business development, and strategy.

Understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements for the subject areas and past experience working with regulatory bodies (e.g., Fed, OCC)

Ability to effectively challenge the business and influence positive change in the organization

Experience developing audit teams and creating an inspiring and motivating culture

Grade / Level : 13

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 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 age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice :

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