VP, Senior Audit Manager - Phoenix, United States - Synchrony

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Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, Senior Audit Manager Compliance is primarily responsible for planning and executing Compliance audit engagements. This role will participate as a team member responsible for providing third line of defense coverage of Compliance activities and risks , including the end-to-end design and effectiveness of the banks control environment.

Were 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:

• Contribute to risk-based audit activities through active engagement in risk assessment, audit planning, audit execution and continuous monitoring processes.
• Assist in coordinating the annual risk assessments of the Risk Management Framework, Compliance Risk Management, and AML/BSA.
• Engage with various audit teams to identify compliance risks across the audit plan and drive appropriate consideration and audit coverage.
• Assess inherent, control and residual risks with a strong understanding of private label credit card processing and associated risks.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including management, and regulators.
• Identify meaningful recommendations and serving as a change agent that will make an immediate impact in the subject areas.
• Help lead scheduled audits and projects and present findings to senior leadership.
• Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory and business risks and issues, taking action to assure required adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs.
• Research relevant banking, regulation, risk management, 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:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or in lieu of degree, 10 years of risk management experience.
• Minimum 7 years of internal audit experience within the financial services (i.e., consumer banking, credit cards) industry. Proven experience in risk and control theory, and professional auditing practices including internal auditing standards and requirements as set out by IIA.
• Currently holds or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional .

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 8 10 years working in internal audit or equivalent experience in Big 4 accounting. Knowledge and experience general purpose and private label credit card products and processing.
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory risk management requirements and related guidance.
• Prior experience auditing, examining, or working in a financial/regulatory environment.
• Experience interacting with regulators and auditors strongly preferred.
• Experience leading high-performance teams; coaching and developing talent.
• Experience working independently on multiple assignments, with minimum supervision, while effectively supporting teamwork and achievement of team objectives.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in control theory and professional auditing practices.
• Ability to effectively integrate business, operational, technological, and financial components into audit work performed.
• Ability to objectively identify problems and recommend solutions to complex control, financial, or technical issues.
• Understands all relevant business technologies and their impact to the control environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver to line management high quality, actionable feedback on a variety of audit related issues.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 110, ,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.
• 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 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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