Synchrony is looking for an AVP, BSA/AML/OFAC Process Data Oversight (L10) to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of our Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions data systems. This individual will be vital to our data integrity efforts, supporting risk mitigation and upholding the highest standards of data assurance within our compliance program.
What You'll Do
- Support the operationalization, maintenance, and periodic enhancement of data governance and quality frameworks for the BSA/AML/OFAC Program.
- Execute regular audits, data reconciliation, and validation procedures to identify discrepancies, gaps, or anomalies in BSA/AML/OFAC data systems.
- Contribute to the documentation of data flows, lineage, and data management procedures.
- Work closely with the Data Office and functional data stewards to address and prioritize data quality issue remediation.
- Collaborate with Technology functional owners to remediate data issues and implement control enhancements.
- Establish and maintain data integrity monitoring routines and ensure follow-up on issues until resolution.
- Conduct assessments to identify data-related risks, evaluate their potential impact, and recommend mitigation actions.
- Routinely review data controls for effectiveness and efficiency, suggesting improvements.
- Promptly escalate significant data risks, recurring deficiencies, or control breakdowns to senior management.
- Prepare clear and comprehensive reports summarizing review findings, key risk indicators, data quality metrics, and remediation progress.
- Support regular status updates and presentations for the SVP, BSA/AML/OFAC Officer.
- Maintain open communication with IT and other cross-functional teams to facilitate timely issue resolution.
- Identify opportunities for process and control enhancement, staying abreast of industry best practices.
- Provide guidance and training on data quality standards and reporting procedures.
- Support efforts to enhance data literacy and foster a culture of data quality and compliance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in data assurance, data quality, or data governance roles, preferably within financial services and regulated environments, or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Familiarity with AML/BSA frameworks, systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with data audit, reconciliation, and validation methodologies, including analytics and data governance tools.
- Strong organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication abilities, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment.
- Rigorous data analysis through SQL in Oracle and various Hadoop technologies.
- Strong familiarity with data governance, data lineage, data processes, DML, and data architecture control execution.
- Experience working iteratively in a fast-paced agile environment.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working with Oracle Data Warehouses, Data Lake, or Cloud.
- 3+ years of programming experience in ETL tools; Ab Initio or Informatica highly preferred. Ability to read and reverse engineer logic in Ab Initio graphs.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CDMP, or CISA.
Technical Stack
- SQL, Excel, data visualization platforms
- Collibra, Oracle, Hadoop
- Ab Initio, Informatica
Team & Environment
Reports to the VP of BSA/AML/OFAC Process Data Oversight and supports the SVP, BSA/AML/OFAC Officer. The role is part of Synchrony's Risk Team, which serves as the Second Line of Defense.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexibility and Choice for all employees.
- Best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.
- Career advancement and upskilling opportunities.
Synchrony is an equal opportunity employer.
