Synchrony is hiring an AVP, Operational Risk Management (ORM) Programs and RCSA. Reporting to the VP, Operational Risk Programs & Assessment, you will play a key role in managing Synchrony's enterprise-wide operational risk assessment programs performed by both the first and second lines of defense.
What You'll Do
- Support the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program across Synchrony, including management and monitoring of the RCSA Standard implementation.
- Partner across all Risk pillars to support automation of RCSA 2nd line oversight and challenge.
- Conduct analysis, and report on key trends from 2nd line oversight teams and support effective challenge of process owner self-assessment results.
- Support RCSA reporting and monitoring processes to enhance transparency and visibility of RCSA results to various stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Assist with managing and enhancing the Risk Assessment process, including the Proactive Risk Acceptance process.
- Partner with stakeholders to establish the roadmap for process and system enhancements to support efficient and effective operational risk programs.
- Coordinate with 1LOD and 2LOD teams on the governance of the Synchrony Process Universe requirements and implementation, including monitoring and change management.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of relevant experience in analytics with a bachelor's degree, or 8+ years of analytics experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong understanding of OCC's Heightened Standards.
- Broad-based risk knowledge and the ability to identify risks and controls.
- 3+ years of experience with exposure to risk management within the consumer financial services industry.
- 3+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- 3+ years of successful work in a matrixed environment, leading projects and presenting results to senior leaders.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn data visualization options and utilize them for reporting and monitoring of risk aggregation across pillars.
Nice to Have
- Proven analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to decipher complex data, identify patterns, and effectively present/communicate in a clear and concise manner.
- Proven ability to make decisions based on quantitative analysis and creative thinking.
- Use of personal influence and credibility to achieve organizational results by collaborating with cross-functional/cross-platform teams.
- Ability to objectively identify risks, effectively challenge and communicate risks across pillars and across the organization.
- Tableau experience in pulling reports and building dashboards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with business partners.
- Proven ability to influence senior management and initiate change.
- Prior regulatory experience and/or experience in internal audit, testing, risk or in a governance function.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Stack
- Tableau
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Team & Environment
This role is part of Synchrony's Risk Team, which is the Second Line of Defense. The Risk organization consists of 4 pillars: Compliance, Credit & Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk. You will report to the VP, Operational Risk Programs & Assessment.
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.
Work Mode
This role is open to candidates in India.
Synchrony is an equal opportunity employer.





