VP, Internal Audit – Finance, Platforms & Strategy

Job ID: 2600212

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This important leadership role in Internal Audit will plan and execute risk‑based audits of our Client Development & Sales and Strategy organizations, our third-party oversight program, and other strategic finance processes. The successful candidate will bring proven audit leadership, strong risk‑assessment skills, and a track record of delivering efficient, high‑quality audits and continuous monitoring that strengthen enterprise governance and controls.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the direction and focus of the Internal Audit Team’s activities through active engagement in risk assessment, audit planning, and ongoing monitoring of strategic business changes. 

• Oversee audit planning and execution activities including scoping, setting audit objectives, and defining audit tests. Ensure effective and efficient execution of audit engagements in conformance with professional and department quality standards.

• Ensure adequate identification and assessment of inherent risks, controls, and residual risks, with expertise in client development, sales conduct, third-party oversight, and strategic planning and M&A.

• Provide high quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, audit issues and audit reports. Ensure audit work is performed timely and within the department budgets.

• Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as senior business leaders and maintain effective working relationships with all audit stakeholders.

• Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and/or issues, taking action to make any required adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs.

• Coach and support career development for Internal Audit team members. Serve as a role model by supporting cross-functional efforts and demonstrating collaborative behaviors. Foster an inclusive culture where individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Retain high-performing talent and continuously search for new talent.

• Maintain technical subject matter expertise and internal audit competency through ongoing professional development.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in finance, accounting, business or an equivalent related field and 10+ years’ experience in Internal audit, risk management, or a related field

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or related certification

• Proven experience in risk and control theory and professional auditing practices including internal audit standards and requirements as set out by the IIA.

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performance teams

• Experience working independently on multiple assignments, with minimum supervision, while effectively supporting teamwork and achievement of team objectives.

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and experience with GAAP, SEC, FRB, BHC, OCC, and FDIC regulatory risk management requirements and related guidance

• Knowledge and experience with consumer regulations such as Truth in Lending Act, Fair Lending, and Equal Credit Opportunities Act

• Understanding of relevant business technologies and their impact to the control environment.

• Experience working and interacting with regulators (e.g., Fed, OCC)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver to senior management high-quality actionable feedback on a variety of audit related issues.

Grade/Level: 13

                                                                      

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 – 210,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

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 18 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

 

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 age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 

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

Job Family Group:

Internal Audit