AVP, Compliance Governance and Reporting Lead

Synchrony

. Own and continuously enhance Compliance governance routines, including the Compliance Sub-Committee and senior management forums .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Compliance Governance, Risk Management, and Controls within financial institutions, with a strong focus on executive reporting, regulatory compliance, and program management. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and technologies to enhance compliance processes and reporting.

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Compliance GovernanceRisk ManagementExecutive ReportingRegulatory ComplianceProgram Management

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Hard Skills

GovernanceRisk ReportingProgram ManagementCompliance ControlsRegulatory Inventory ManagementData SynthesisAction Log MaintenanceRequirements MappingRegulatory Examination SupportIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

EGRCTableauMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSharePointPower AppsWorkflow Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Industry Keywords

Compliance Management SystemsFinancial InstitutionRegulatory ExpectationsInternal AuditsSupervisory Engagements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously enhance Compliance governance routines, including the Compliance Sub-Committee and senior management forums
Identify escalation topics, develop agendas and decision-ready materials, facilitate meetings, maintain action and decision logs, and ensure follow-through
Synthesize complex compliance and risk information into executive-level reporting and insights for Compliance leadership, ERMC, the Risk Committee, and other governance forums
Oversee Compliance risk appetite and key risk indicator reporting, coordinating submissions and challenging breaches where appropriate
Manage and enhance the Compliance Program Master Schedule, including upcoming review tracking and overdue-item follow-up
Partner with the eGRC team to improve the Master Schedule module through automated reminders, status updates, and workflow-based approvals
Execute and oversee Compliance Program controls validating regulatory inventory integrity and mapping requirements to processes and controls
Identify orphaned requirements and drive remediation and closure
Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and supervisory engagements by coordinating responses, preparing executive materials, and tracking commitments
Improve Compliance governance, reporting, and analytics through simplification, standardization, automation, Tableau, Excel, workflow tools, and emerging technology
Partner across Compliance Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, and the First Line of Defense to resolve issues and drive ambiguous work through execution
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in governance, risk, and controls within a financial institution; or in lieu of a degree, 5–7+ years of relevant financial services experience in governance, risk, and controls
Experience managing complex governance, risk reporting, program management, or executive reporting processes within a highly regulated environment in a financial institution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using risk/compliance tools and reporting solutions such as eGRC, SharePoint/Teamsites, Tableau, or similar platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Familiarity with workflow/automation tools such as Power Apps preferred
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to Compliance Management Systems in banking
Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints as part of onboarding
Ability to satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available
Certification such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Flexible work options: work from home near a Hub or come into an office
In-person engagement activities including business or team meetings, training, and culture events
Inclusive culture and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities