VP, CoreTech Governance Leader

Synchrony

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Work type
On-site
Location
Stamford, CTCharlotte, NCChicago, ILAtlanta, GANew York, NYCincinnati, OH
Salary
$130,000–$210,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Below market

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Similar $234k
This role $170k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $188,125–$280,543 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $234k 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 · VP, CoreTech Governance Leader

The VP, CoreTech Governance Leader drives priorities for safety and soundness across the CoreTech organization while leading a team of governance and risk resources. This role is responsible for managing risk identification, remediation, and the overall control framework. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating OCC and FRB exams, internal audits, penetration tests, and PCI evidence delivery. The leader must translate technical challenges into clear risks for non-technical stakeholders, manage the Audit Readiness program, and oversee policy creation while ensuring compliance with FFIEC guidance and SOX requirements. Key competencies include risk management, people leadership, and agile portfolio management. The role functions as a Product Owner for the CoreTech Governance board, utilizing strong communication skills to influence senior leadership across three lines of defense to resolve complex issues within the technical environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the team responsible for risk management, governance activities, and PCI evidence delivery for the CoreTech organization.
  • Manage and coordinate internal and external examinations including OCC, FRB, Internal Audits, and penetration tests.
  • Identify, evaluate, and remediate risks while strengthening the overall risk and control framework.
  • Translate complex technical challenges into clear risk assessments for non-technical senior leadership.
  • Drive automation in the assessment of the control environment and oversee the Audit Readiness program.
  • Facilitate the creation and renewal of policies, standards, and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the Product Owner for the CoreTech Governance board and manage related Agile ceremonies.
  • Track and communicate status updates on issue remediation through the creation of performance dashboards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Technology or Risk Management.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in Technology and Agile Portfolio Management if no degree is held.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in either Technology or Risk Management.
  • Demonstrated experience in governance and risk management.
  • Strong people leadership skills.
  • Proven experience working in a matrixed environment and influencing leaders at all levels.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and business presence when interacting with senior executives.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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