Manager, Internal Controls & Risk (Hybrid)

Sallie Mae; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Flexible hybrid work

Parental leave

Gym subsidy

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking a Manager of Business Controls to support the development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team. You will help drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across risk systems and programs.

The role involves collaboration with control professionals, reporting to Risk leadership, and supporting transformational projects that improve controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of internal control frameworks and regulations (COSO/SOX).
• Ability to collaborate with other control professionals to assess, document and test controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and testing of internal controls for the Risk team.
• Identify control deficiencies and remediation plans including automation.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics to Risk leadership.
• Handle risk system administration, reporting, training and document management.
• Coordinate with regulators for exams and inquiries.
• Lead transformational projects impacting Risk and related control functions.

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking a Manager of Business Controls to support the development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team. You will help drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across risk systems and programs.

The role involves collaboration with control professionals, reporting to Risk leadership, and supporting transformational projects that improve controls and regulatory compliance.