Synchrony - Kansas City, KS
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 governance and risk management, 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 the governance and risk activities for the CTO organization, coordinating all exams and tasks with a risk-based approach. They will personally lead examinations conducted by the OCC and FRB, as well as internal audits and other assessments. 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. The VP will also be responsible for liaising with the Information Security team to manage risks effectively and will oversee the delivery of PCI evidence within the CTO space. The VP will drive proactive evaluations of the control environment, identifying risks and automating assessments where possible. They will communicate overall issues remediation work and act as a liaison for the Tech and Ops Issues Management team, ensuring timely remediation of issues across the CTO. Additionally, the VP 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, they will participate in Agile ceremonies and drive PI Planning for governance initiatives. Strong communication and influencing skills are crucial, as the VP will need to facilitate challenging conversations with senior leadership and advocate for good risk practices across the organization.