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Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Audit Manager - Finance and Platformsplays an integral role in safeguarding Synchrony's ongoing success and financial health. This position will support the Senior Manager of Treasury and Capital Internal Audit with the planning and execution of risk assessment, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities to provide an independent and objective assessment of the risk management and governance practices in the Treasury, Capital Management, and Stress Testing processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls

• Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performed

• Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business

• Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines

• Ensure timely, complete, and accurate validation of assigned audit issues. Assist in preparing high-quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues and audit reports

• Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and issues. Act to assure that needed adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs

• Proactively develop working relationship with key stakeholders

• Research relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics

• Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization

• Develop and maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within assigned subject areas

• For assigned subject areas, act as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team

• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development

• Adhere to professional standards and the audit departments methodology and policies

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent related field

• In lieu of a relevant Bachelor's degree, 7 years' experience in audit, financial services, or a related field

• Currently holds, or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 5+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience

• Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes

• Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 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.

Our Way of Working:

We're proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices.You will be required to commute to your nearestHub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regularbusiness or team meetings, training and culture events.

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

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.

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