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- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- Stamford, CTOrlando, FLChicago, ILAtlanta, GAKansas City, MOPhoenix, AZNew York, NYCharlotte, NCCanton, OHCincinnati, OH
- Salary
- $90,000–$155,000 / yr
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Freshness
- Confirmed live today
- Closes
- Sep 30, 2026 (soon)
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
Employer
About Synchrony
Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company and one of the nation’s largest providers of private-label and co-branded credit cards, alongside promotional financing and FDIC-insured savings products.
Synchrony currently has 5 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$210,000 across 5 roles with salary data.
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At a glance
TL;DR · AVP, Surveillance and RCSA Program Assurance Lead
AVP, Surveillance and RCSA Program Assurance Lead joins the Surveillance Program Office to oversee enterprise surveillance and Risk Control Self-Assessment activities. This role involves executing risk-based testing, performing independent quality assurance reviews of workpapers, and identifying process defects or control gaps. The individual will provide effective challenge to stakeholders regarding their processes while ensuring high-quality documentation and evidence for remediation tracking. Key responsibilities include monitoring repeat issues, coaching analysts on standards, and suggesting improvements for reporting tools and training materials. Candidates must possess expertise in risk management, control gap analysis, and transactional testing within a financial services or regulated environment. Required skills include proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, along with strong critical thinking to identify trends. The role addresses the business problem of ensuring consistent execution of surveillance activities and robust internal controls across the organization.
Skills
What you'll do
- Execute risk-based Surveillance testing to monitor activities across the organization.
- Perform independent quality assurance reviews of testing work, workpapers, and supporting evidence.
- Conduct RCSA testing and "effective challenge" activities to validate accuracy and consistency.
- Identify process defects and control gaps while communicating results to key stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions with process owners to resolve questions and confirm required updates.
- Track and report testing results, trends, and themes for management and leadership.
- Monitor repeat issues and recurring control breakdowns to ensure sustainable resolution.
- Coach analysts on quality assurance steps, documentation standards, and testing expectations.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in audit, risk testing, or surveillance.
- High school diploma/GED and 7 years of audit, testing, or surveillance experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with control testing, transactional testing, control gap analysis, design evaluation, and issue identification.
- Knowledge of risk taxonomy, control taxonomy, process mapping, and compliance or operational risk requirements.
- Experience performing quality assurance reviews or second-level review of testing.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Industry certifications such as CIA, CFE, CRMA, or related designations (preferred).
- Experience with RCSA processes, surveillance programs, or first-line testing in a financial services environment (preferred).
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