VP, CoreTech Governance & Risk Leader

Synchrony; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking a VP, CoreTech Governance Leader to set priorities for safety and soundness, prepare for internal and external exams, and drive risk identification and remediation. The role leads a governance team across 2nd and 3rd lines of defense, partnering with Tech and Ops to strengthen the control framework.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication with senior leaders, and hands-on involvement in exams, audits, and issue remediation, with broad

Qualifications

• Governance and/or risk management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience influencing leaders across a large, multilayered organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CoreTech governance and risk activities and oversee exams, audits, and risk-based prioritization.
• Explain technical risks to non-technical leaders to guide prioritization and remediation.
• Collaborate with Information Security and other stakeholders to manage PCI evidence delivery and Sox compliance.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Synchrony is seeking a VP, CoreTech Governance Leader to set priorities for safety and soundness, prepare for internal and external exams, and drive risk identification and remediation. The role leads a governance team across 2nd and 3rd lines of defense, partnering with Tech and Ops to strengthen the control framework.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication with senior leaders, and hands-on involvement in exams, audits, and issue remediation, with broad