VP, Finance Governance - Issue Management Leader

Synchrony

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Stamford, CTChicago, ILCosta Mesa, CADraper, UT
Salary
$110,000–$185,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $148k
$97k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $153,937–$220,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $115,000–$200,000 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · VP, Finance Governance - Issue Management Leader

The Finance Governance Issue Management Leader, a Grade 12 position within the Finance organization, will lead a centralized team responsible for ensuring compliance with governance standards across various departments. This role involves driving adherence to enterprise-wide governance programs, managing issue and incident documentation, conducting data analysis, and reporting to senior leadership. The candidate must excel in leading large group discussions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Essential skills include strong finance technical knowledge, risk management expertise, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in governance roles within regulated financial services, including audit and first-line risk control positions. They should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, along with relevant certifications like CPA. The role demands a deep understanding of finance systems and processes, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management.

What you'll do

  • Lead Issue, Incident Management & Customer Remediation across the Finance organization.
  • Enforce standard approaches for issue documentation and risk mitigation in accordance with Enterprise standards.
  • Coordinate stakeholders to analyze new incidents and drive ownership and solutions.
  • Take ownership of monthly status reporting to Finance Management and second line of defense.
  • Support development of Finance-specific policies, procedures, job-aids, and training.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in a regulated Financial Services organization or equivalent audit experience
  • 4+ years of experience in governance, risk management, and control roles
  • Strong leadership skills for managing matrixed teams and prioritizing multiple workstreams
  • Expertise in leading large group discussions and presenting to Risk Committees
  • Finance qualifications such as CPA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies
  • Excellent documentation and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and detail

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