Synchrony - Phoenix, AZ
posted 3 months ago
The VP, CTO Governance Leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and soundness of the CTO organization at Synchrony. This position is responsible for driving the priorities related to risk management and governance, ensuring that the organization is well-prepared for both internal and external examinations. The leader will oversee the execution of exams, manage risk identification and remediation efforts, and enhance the risk and control framework within the CTO organization. Collaboration across all three lines of defense is essential, as this role requires close interaction with various teams to ensure comprehensive risk management practices are in place. In this hands-on role, the VP will lead a team dedicated to governance and risk management activities, coordinating all exams and tasks with a risk-based approach. They will personally lead significant examinations such as OCC and FRB exams, internal audits, and penetration tests. A key aspect of this role is the ability to communicate complex technical challenges and solutions to non-technical leaders, ensuring that risks are accurately described and prioritized for the business. The VP will also serve as a liaison with the Information Security team, driving proactive actions to evaluate the control environment and identify potential risks. The responsibilities extend to managing the PCI evidence delivery within the CTO space, facilitating the creation and renewal of policies, standards, and procedures, and ensuring compliance with FFIEC guidance. The VP will also be responsible for the Audit Readiness program, which includes a calendar of tasks aimed at maintaining surveillance and readiness for audits. As the Product Owner for the CTO Governance board, the VP will participate in Agile ceremonies and drive PI Planning for governance initiatives. Strong communication and influencing skills are crucial, as the role involves facilitating challenging conversations with senior leadership and advocating for effective risk practices across the organization. This position is expected to be deeply involved in the details of exams and audits, driving the team to deliver results within expected timeframes. The VP will also create and update dashboards to communicate status and drive productivity in governance and risk management efforts. Overall, this role is integral to fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement within the CTO organization.