Synchrony - New York, NY
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 examinations and tasks to prioritize business needs through a risk-based approach. The leader will personally oversee OCC and FRB exams, internal audits, and other critical assessments, ensuring that technical challenges are communicated effectively to non-technical leaders. This includes accurately describing risks to the business and guiding appropriate next steps based on the level of risk identified. The VP will also liaise with the Information Security team to manage risks effectively and will be responsible for the delivery of PCI evidence within the CTO space. The role demands a proactive approach to evaluating the control environment, identifying risks, and driving automation in assessments. The VP will communicate overall issues remediation work and collaborate with the Tech and Ops Issues Management team to ensure timely remediation across the CTO. Additionally, the leader will facilitate the creation and renewal of policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with the PRC framework and FFIEC guidance. 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 good risk practices across the organization.