Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, Compliance Initiatives will contribute to the development and support of key compliance programs, compliance management system enhancements and other enterprise-wide regulatory projects. This role will collaborate with business leaders to help drive compliance risk mitigation strategy and solve complex problems in areas such as risk identification, assessment, and monitoring as it relates to business-initiated change including change associated with new, modified and expanded products and services as well as business-initiated changes in customer facing capabilities, processes, and systems. This role will also assist with the enhancement of risk identification, assessment and monitoring related to fair and responsible treatment of customers, including limited English proficiency customers. In addition, to working on specific strategic compliance projects, this role will assist in tracking the Compliance team’s goals and management of the Compliance Team’s budget.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, enhance compliance risk mitigation programs responsive to new and evolving regulatory guidance and matters requiring attention

• Manage large cross-functional projects, ensuring an attention to detail

• Develop/enhance policies and procedures to identify, manage and mitigate compliance risks

• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to ensure compliance requirements related to various projects are met

• Lead functional work streams related to compliance oversight

• Support Internal Audit and Exam requests, as required

• Keep pace with the latest developments in the regulatory environment and the financial services industry to provide expert guidance to the Synchrony Financial Compliance Team.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree 9+ years’ experience in finance, business or related field
• 5+ years experience in finance, business or related field
• 3+ years experience in audit, controls, risk and/or compliance
• 2+ years experience leading projects

Desired Characteristics

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with and present to all levels within the organization

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 85,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

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.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

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.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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