AVP, Audit Manager - Compliance

Synchrony Bank Rapid City, SD • Rapid City, SD

382d • Remote

About The Position

The AVP, Audit Manager - Compliance at Synchrony is responsible for planning and executing compliance audit engagements to assess the effectiveness of the bank's control environment and validate corrective actions. This role requires a high level of autonomy and involves conducting detailed audits, documenting processes, and presenting findings to internal leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, related field, or equivalent. In lieu of relevant bachelor's degree, 7+ years experience in audit, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years internal audit, public accounting, banking operations, banking compliance, or other equivalent.
• Understanding of regulatory financial industry related guidance such as consumer bank regulations, such as TILA, UDAAP, ECOA/Fair Lending, AML/BSA, TISA, Reg W, Reg O, FCRA, FDCPA.
• Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds or is actively pursuing CRCM or CAMs, or other relevant professional designation/association.
• Ability to understand cross-functional impact of business decisions including operational, compliance and information technology risks.
• Ability to objectively identify problems and recommend solutions to complex control, financial, or technical issues.
• Able to work independently on multiple assignments while effectively supporting teamwork and achievement of team objectives.
• Strong analytical including risk management, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a key team member on scheduled audits, executing audit projects from start to finish with high level of autonomy
• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls
• Develop test procedures for control design assessment and operative effectiveness testing
• Document clear audit workpapers, narratives and process flows that succinctly articulate the process, risks, controls, and testing performed
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and department quality standards
• Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact of Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure timeliness of audit work and ensure audit is performed within budget
• Present audit results to various levels of internal audit leadership, as well as the business organization
• Produce high quality audit project results across multiple business areas
• Perform research on consumer banking regulatory compliance and other banking operations and finance topics
• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible work options including remote work and office attendance
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED