AVP, Credit Strategy Implementation

Synchrony; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Costa Mesa, California is looking for an AVP, Credit AMTF Strategy Implementation. This role involves leading and implementing various authorization systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing digital initiatives. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, have strong SAS/SQL skills along with project management experience. The salary falls between $100,000 and $170,000 annually, with potential bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven success in project management and developing advanced analytics.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Experience maintaining compliant warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Implementation for Credit AMTF Strategies and Digital Initiatives.
• Design, build, and implement system changes for authorization and fraud management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various product and client launches.

Skills

SAS/SQL for data analytics

Project management

Communication with Senior Leadership

Java/Object-Oriented coding

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Science related field

Master’s/MBA degree preferred

Tools

Experian PowerCurve

Fiserv Systems

Job description

Role Summary

AVP, Credit AMTF Strategy Implementation is responsible for leading and implementing the Authorization and Real-Time Credit Line Increase requests, Digital Initiatives, and for building, testing, supporting, and managing our authorization, fraud, and real-time credit line increase request systems for all Co-Brand, Dual Card, Private Label, Commercial, and PS/CC clients. This role will interface with the Product Agile Release Train teams and act as the lead system consultant on product delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the Implementation for Credit AMTF Strategies including Authorization Real-System Systems and Digital Initiatives
• Design, Build, Test, Implement, Track and Support all Real-Time system changes for authorization, fraud, and teal time credit line increase strategy updates in RAMS/PowerCurve and GE Smart
• Collaborate with Fraud and Credit Strategy Teams to understand and finalize requirements
• Perform post-implementation analysis
• Design and Implement changes to support the expansion of the Synchrony digital initiatives across all Wallet, Temp Pass, and Account Lookup functions
• Represent the team on other Agile steering committees to influence and develop their epics to include Infrastructure’s priorities
• Work with cross‑functional teams on various Product and Client Launches
• Interface with Agile teams per SAFe protocol to get stories prioritized and delivered
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, IT, or Science related field)
• SAS/SQL Experience for data analytics
• 3+ years demonstrated success in project management and developing and delivering advanced analytics
• Ability to travel as necessary

Desired Characteristics

• Strong background with Experian PowerCurve
• Experience with Java/Object‑Oriented coding and debugging
• Experience in working with data warehouse teams to outline and maintain compliant warehouse systems
• Strong background in successful communication with Senior Leadership teams in a clear, concise manner
• Proficiency with Fiserv Systems or comparable
• Strong PC proficiency (Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable software application
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certified
• Master’s / MBA degree preferred in computer programming, mathematics, economics, finance, business, engineering, or other quantitative fields

Salary

The salary range for this position is 100,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. The 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.

Location & Working Arrangement

We provide flexibility by allowing employees to work from home near one of our Hubs or in one of our offices. Commuting to the nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) may be required for in‑person engagement activities such as weekly business or team meetings, training and culture events.

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

Legal & Equal Opportunity

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.

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