Remote-Eligible Senior Audit Lead – Risk & Controls

Synchrony Financial; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Financial is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to support the VP of Internal Audit for Finance, Platforms and Strategy in planning and executing risk assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring. The role emphasizes leading engagements, evaluating controls, and communicating results to management, while ensuring compliance with IIA standards and SOX requirements.

This position offers hybrid work options with offices and hubs, travel as needed, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years in audit, accounting, financial services, or related field; 10+ years if no degree.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting with limited direction from the Senior Audit Manager.
• Assist in annual risk assessment and audit plan development with the Audit Director.
• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, identifying risks and controls.
• Document audit work papers clearly with purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions.
• Identify control gaps and assess impact to business and risk.
• Ensure audits meet standards, budgets, and timelines; supervise work.
• Validate closure of audit issues, including regulatory matters (e.g., MRAs).
• Prepare high-quality audit deliverables and communicate results to leadership and management.
• Monitor emerging risks and update risk assessments and audit plans as needed.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide coaching on audit concepts.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

CPA/CIA certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synchrony Financial is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to support the VP of Internal Audit for Finance, Platforms and Strategy in planning and executing risk assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring. The role emphasizes leading engagements, evaluating controls, and communicating results to management, while ensuring compliance with IIA standards and SOX requirements.

This position offers hybrid work options with offices and hubs, travel as needed, and opportunities to