Manager - Finance Governance (L09)

Role Title:  Manager Finance Governance (L09)

Company Overview:

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

• We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.
• We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.
• We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles.

Organizational Overview:

Enterprise Risk provides oversight on Synchrony-wide initiatives and projects and manages issues, risk assessment & reporting, risk monitoring activities, policy standards and procedure framework for governance documents, and strategic enhancements of the eGRC tool. The first line governance teams deliver on these policies and procedures for managing governance within their functions and on a cross functional basis. Second line risk provide challenge to the first line’s risk identification and monitoring practices.

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Finance Governance Analyst will be part of a new centralized team responsible for driving compliance with the Governance standards across the Finance organization which will include (but not limited to) Issues & Incident Management, Process & Risk Assessment, Change Management and various other Monitoring and Reporting on risk and governance activities and results. For this role, there will be particular focus on Enterprise Surveillance control testing. Additionally, the successful candidate will be helping on projects to drive the stand up of the new centralized operating model across Finance and supporting our Finance colleagues on that journey.

The successful candidate for this role will learn about all aspects of Enterprise Surveillance program and other Governance activities, executing detailed testing of specific processes and controls and expected to have strong attention to details and expert in multi-tasking with strong communication skills for working with various levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role has primary responsibility to support the Finance Governance team in delivering a new centralized Governance Operating Model within Finance.
• Key deliverables relate to 3 Pillars – Issue Management, Process Risk & Control, Change Management, and Reporting & Monitoring with this role focusing on the Process Risk & Control pillar where Enterprise Surveillance testing will reside.
• Process Risk & Control pillar will include aspects of Enterprise Surveillance Testing over Finance controls as well as oversight of Policies & Procedures, Model & Non-Model Tools, Risk Appetite metrics along with aspects of Change Management and managing the Process Universe and Key Controls inventories.
• Aspects of Monitoring and Reporting will include preparing materials and communications in support of periodic functional leadership reporting on metrics such as Governance and Surveillance testing, etc.
• Assist the development of risk-based monitoring and testing plans for governance focus areas.
• Maintain and develop the team's information repositories and operating records, including the Team Site; Policy Procedure, and Job Aid Inventory; and testing records.
• Contribute to development and awareness of Governance procedures and standards.
• Establish effective relationships with all operational areas across Finance and Treasury teams.
• Support the development of policy, procedures, job-aids and training as it pertains to the evolution of the team and activities.
• Participate in special projects related to Finance Governance as Synchrony continue to mature their Governance programs.
• Given the establishment of the team and operating model, additional responsibilities may include assisting with other governance responsibilities such as - Exam Support and Supplier oversight.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (Business, Finance, Risk) and 4+ years of experience in 1st line Governance testing, SOX Testing, External/Internal Audit, and/or other relevant professional experience; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in financial services governance roles, internal/external audit and/or other relevant professional experience.
• Roles have included experience in SOX Controls testing and Metrics Reporting
• Strong attention to detail and superior writing and editing experience and skills.
• Ability to drive results independently and prioritize multiple workstreams
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• SOX & Internal control testing, Metrics Reporting experience within a Financial Services organization.
• Public Accounting or Internal Audit Experience
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and SharePoint. Power BI skills are preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to independently present explanations of complex subjects to senior management and partner with teams throughout the company
• Understanding of Finance systems & processes.
• Strong attention to detail, analytically minded, skilled-documentation skills and effective multi-tasker.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with a demonstrated business presence while interacting with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple competing initiatives, drive process improvements and deliver results within deadlines with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (Business, Finance, Risk) and 4+ years of experience in 1st line Governance testing, SOX Testing, External/Internal Audit, and/or other relevant professional experience; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in financial services governance roles, internal/external audit and/or other relevant professional experience.

Work Timings: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

We are proud to offer flexibility at Synchrony. Our way of working allows you the option to work from home or workspaces in our Regional Engagement Hubs—Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, or Delhi/NCR.
Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel to Hyderabad or one of the Regional Engagement Hubs for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

For Internal Applicants:

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying
• Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday.
• Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
• Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, LPP)
• L4 to L7 Employees who have completed 12 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.
• L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.
• L04+ Employees can apply.

Grade/Level: 09

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