AVP, Audit Manager - Credit

Internal Audit Position

This position reports into the VP, Senior Audit Manager - Credit, responsible for providing independent and objective assessment of credit and fraud practices and controls over the Company's Credit function. This role will be a team member responsible for providing third line of defense coverage of credit and fraud activities and risks, including the end-to-end design and effectiveness of the control environment.

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 :

• Contribute to the direction and focus of the Credit, Analytics & Models Internal Audit Team through active engagement in risk assessment, audit planning, and continuous monitoring processes.
• Lead and perform audits of Credit activities including evaluating underwriting, line management, compliance, governance, credit and fraud strategy, credit risk, segmentation, and end-user computing tools.
• Draft audit plans, develop audit tests, and lead audit execution. Identifying and assessing the impact of control deficiencies
• Support detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls.
• Prepare high quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers audit issues and reports.
• Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the audit stakeholders within the organization.
• Track and validate findings / issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed.
• Lead coordination of testing with various audit teams, external auditors, consultants, and Second Line of Defense.
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and issues, taking actions to assure required adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs.
• Maintain effective working relationship with key business stakeholders.
• Research relevant banking, regulation, credit, fraud, and operational topics.
• Maintain technical subject matter internal audit competency through ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements :

Desired Characteristics :

Grade / Level : 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 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 :

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

Reasonable Accommodation Notice :

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Job Family Group : Internal Audit