SVP Digital Platform Chief Credit Officer and Business Development Credit Leader

Overview

Role Summary / Purpose : The SVP Digital Platform Chief Credit Officer and Business Development Credit Leader will spearhead the credit management efforts for all Digital Platform clients. This leadership role is also responsible for overseeing credit-related activities that support both the Business Development and Pricing teams across all SYF platforms. Key responsibilities include ensuring the financial integrity of deal pricing by managing credit and fraud loss exposures and delivering targeted returns for digital clients. The role encompasses comprehensive credit and operational risk assessments, delinquency and loss mitigation strategies, portfolio performance monitoring, and active contribution to credit and fraud strategies within Acquisition and Account Management functions. As the primary credit risk liaison, this role collaborates closely with digital platform clients, the Digital Platform CEO, and commercial leadership to align credit risk strategies with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing portfolio credit and fraud losses as well as portfolio returns

Provide the guidance to all digital portfolio credit managers in managing credit and fraud losses and driving prudent growth for SYF and our clients

Work closely with the partners to minimize both Synchrony's and the partners' risk, while continuing to grow all digital clients.

Oversee and lead all credit related activities that support both the business development team and pricing team for all potential prospect clients and existing renewals across all SYF clients

Work effectively in the cross functional leadership team to drive prudent growth and client satisfaction delivering safety and soundness in all digital clients.

Prepare and deliver client facing and leadership team presentations to facilitate informed decisions.

Coordinate planning cycle with client teams to ensure consistency in business plans

Responsible for providing clear guidance to the organization on risk appetite and prudent growth.

Maintain effective and credible challenge of critical decisions and business processes.

Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor\'s Degree and 12+ years of experience in consumer risk management, credit management, or similar role

10+ years\' leadership experience in enterprise portfolio credit risk management for consumer accounts

4+ years of experience interacting and engaging with clients / partners directly or via strategy design and deployment to achieve business objectives

7+ years of experience guiding development of Consumer Credit Risk Strategies

2+ years of experience with SAS / SQL or other data analytics tools

8+ years\' experience managing professionals

Strong overall knowledge of card business including risk, collections, operations, marketing and finance - to understand integration of and impact on credit decisions

Strong Financial Analysis skills; ability to assess / understand the impact of credit and underwriting decisions and implementation on portfolio performance

Experience leveraging data to engage, influence and share a compelling story to various levels within the organization and with the client

Significant travel required (may be 50%+)

Desired Characteristics

Master\'s Degree or MBA with advanced analytic focus, or equivalent

Effective leadership and talent management

Ability to communicate clearly and leverage critical thinking

Use of advanced technical & analytical competencies in driving effective strategic goals within a significant functional area

Familiarity with consumer and commercial lending products and practices Experience operating at a strategic level as part of a senior leadership team

Strong industry and business knowledge including fundamental knowledge of P&L and Credit Products and Lifecycle

Grade / Level

17

The salary range for this position is

260,000 - 430,000

USD Annual. This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan target of 40% of salary and an Annual Equity target of 40% of salary.

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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