SVP, Technology Governance

Synchrony

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Work type
On-site
Location
Stamford, CTNew York, NY
Salary
$235,000–$390,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $312k
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This role pays more than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $147,725–$240,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $312k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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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 7 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $155,000–$260,000 across 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · SVP, Technology Governance

SVP, Technology - Governance leads a team responsible for critical first line of defense governance functions within the Technology department. This role is accountable for the overall process governance strategy, including policy governance, reporting, risk assessments, surveillance standardization, and audit readiness. The individual will develop end-to-end control strategies to improve preventative controls while driving automation and simplification to mitigate losses from internal failures. Key responsibilities include managing the Tech Issues Governance process, overseeing operational resiliency, and leading global programs for SOX, PCI, Software Governance, and Controllership. The role requires navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including FFIEC guidelines, and managing relationships with regulators during exams. Essential competencies include deep knowledge of fraud compliance, collections, and risk management. The position focuses on solving internal control failures by establishing robust governance structures across the technology infrastructure to ensure consistent regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a risk-based governance structure for Technology including preventative and detective controls.
  • Oversee the Tech Issues Governance process, including root cause analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
  • Manage global Risk Strategy and Program Delivery for SOX, PCI, Software Governance, and Controllership.
  • Build relationships with regulators and manage responses to regulatory exams and supervisory activities.
  • Monitor the regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with FFIEC guidelines and other relevant regulations.
  • Lead change control efforts and oversee annual testing, audit, and third-party review readiness.
  • Drive the process, risk, and governance of operational resiliency across the technology organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 15+ years of relevant management experience.
  • 10+ years of experience leading governance teams and creating a risk culture.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience interacting with external financial regulatory agencies.
  • Strong knowledge of collections, customer service, and fraud compliance requirements.
  • Experience identifying process risks and defining key controls.
  • Deep knowledge of technology, collections, operations, and fraud governance requirements.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred).

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