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Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, Compliance Strategy & Initiatives Lead is responsible for supporting Compliance-owned projects and strategic initiatives intended to further enhance the Compliance program. While this role is organized under the Compliance Program & Initiatives (CPI) team within the broader Compliance organization, this role provides project management and support for other large initiatives owned by other senior Compliance leaders and the SVP, Chief Compliance Officer, as needed. This role involves collaborating across Compliance and with other Synchrony teams to ensure Compliance achieves its short- and long-term strategic goals in a timely, comprehensive, documented manner. This role reports to the SVP, Compliance Program & Initiatives leader.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support Compliance leadership with respect to key strategic projects and initiatives tied to annual Compliance business and strategic goals; Internal Audit-identified findings, and/or regulator-identified Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs) or recommendations as they arise

• Partner with Compliance leaders in strategic planning and assist with establishing "road maps" and/or formal project plans/charters to ensure Compliance achieves its strategic goals and business objectives

• Lead functional workstreams ensuring Compliance-owned projects and initiatives have clear objectives, attainable timelines, and that task owners are completing tasks in both a timely and comprehensive manner

• Contribute to Compliance projects/initiatives in a substantive manner, providing expertise, credible challenge, and ensuring all associated tasks align with management, Internal Audit, and/or regulatory expectations or guidance as applicable

• Partner with the Compliance leadership to develop ongoing status reporting and metrics to ensure projects/initiatives are on track; escalate potential risks or obstacles and report accordingly, as needed

• Collaborate outside of Compliance with other key stakeholders, as needed to ensure broader awareness as to Compliance initiatives, impacts, and any dependencies/deliverables they must contribute in order to meet project/initiative objectives

• Support operational routines such as the Compliance Staffing Capacity & planning; establishment and ongoing progress tracking of annual Compliance team goals; and other similar ad hoc exercises as assigned

• Gather information and participate in periodic industry benchmarking surveys on behalf of Compliance

• Provide assistance to Compliance Policy or procedure owners (or other non-Compliance owned P&P) as needed to identify and effectuate necessary updates arising from ongoing Compliance-owned initiatives and projects

• Support Internal Audit and regulatory exam requests, as required

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in Compliance Risk management in a financial institution with a Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, 9+ years' experience in Compliance Risk management in a financial institution

• 3+ years experience in a Project Management role in a financial institution

• PMP certification preferred, and/or other history of managing large-scale projects/initiatives (e.g., complex data, technology, regulatory testng or operational transformational efforts)

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong foundational knowledge with respect to Compliance Risk Management and regulatory expectations for a sound and effective Compliance program

• Strong organizational and time management skills; proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously in a dynamic environment

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization, establish clear structure, drive stakeholder alignment and accountability, and proactively identify and mitigate execution risks

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with and present to all levels within the organization

• Excellent reporting capabilities and ability to create dashboards or other views to report on the progress of an initiative (or across multiple projects/initiatives for senior leadership

• Understanding of how to effectively leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate tasks and operate with optimal efficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with eGRC, SharePoint, and Tableau

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 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.

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