Senior Credit Acquisition Strategy Lead

Synchrony; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an AVP Acquisition Credit Strategy in California to develop, implement, and monitor credit acquisition strategies for multiple clients. You will use advanced analytics to optimize risk and profitability while coordinating with client teams and implementation partners.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and project-management skills, with a focus on driving measurable credit performance in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or 6+ years analytics experience in credit/fraud.
• 3+ years of analytics experience in credit or fraud in financial services.
• 1+ year experience with SAS, Python, or SQL; 1+ year Excel (pivot tables/macros).
• Willingness to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor new account credit strategies for profitable growth within risk appetite.
• Create strategies to minimize risk for Synchrony and partners while balancing rewards.
• Use advanced analytics to build and validate credit risk strategies and monitor key metrics.
• Drive strategy improvements using champion/challenger learnings to reduce risk and improve CX.
• Research opportunities and customize strategies with client teams for mutual benefit.
• Communicate strategy recommendations clearly during meetings and document thoroughly for audits.
• Collaborate with implementation to validate pre/post-implementation results.
• May perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics or equivalent analytics experience

Tools

SAS

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Synchrony is seeking an AVP Acquisition Credit Strategy in California to develop, implement, and monitor credit acquisition strategies for multiple clients. You will use advanced analytics to optimize risk and profitability while coordinating with client teams and implementation partners.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and project-management skills, with a focus on driving measurable credit performance in a flexible work environment.