VP, Enterprise Risk Analytics

Synchrony

. Lead a global organization of Risk Analytics professionals .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading analytical teams and developing enterprise-wide risk analytics solutions, with a strong focus on compliance, data quality, and risk management efficiency. Proficient in leveraging advanced analytics and AI to drive risk transformation and improve decision-making processes.

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Risk Analytics LeadershipBSA/AML/OFAC ComplianceData VisualizationAI-Enabled AnalyticsConsumer Credit Lending Lifecycle

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Hard Skills

Analytical MethodsData ArchitectureProgramming EnvironmentsRisk MonitoringData LineageQuality AssuranceAgile DevelopmentModel DevelopmentIntermediate Excel SkillsTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunication SkillsProject ManagementInfluencing SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Data Analytics ToolsDashboardsVisualizationsData Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementFinancial Crime RiskConsumer CreditRisk TransformationData Quality Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global organization of Risk Analytics professionals
Plan and execute oversight activities while providing mentorship, guidance, engagement, career pathing, and development opportunities
Develop enterprise-wide, forward-looking analytics and early-warning capabilities for material risk trends, concentrations, interdependencies, emerging risks, and changes in the Company’s risk profile
Promote the value of data and analytics across the business
Drive expanded use of analytics and AI to improve risk-management efficiency and effectiveness
Lead AML Analytics using analytics and full-file testing to strengthen BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, improve data quality and monitoring, and reduce financial crime risk
Establish and maintain risk-based standards for development, documentation, testing, peer review, data lineage, change management, validation, and quality assurance
Present and explain proposed solutions to senior leaders and stakeholders
Lead the continuous risk monitoring program, including indicators, metrics, thresholds, trend and concentration analysis, dashboards, visualizations, and escalation protocols
Drive agile system-platform developments and enhancements connecting more data to decision points
Identify and implement integrated risk analytics solutions across Synchrony
Provide thought leadership and promote innovation from ideation through execution
Partner with Analytics and Functional leaders outside Risk to apply analytics best practices
Drive Risk Transformation through automation, standardization, cycle-time reduction, advanced analytics, and data-infrastructure improvements
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading analytical teams and providing risk insights, effective challenge, and strategic recommendations to senior management and governance forums
Demonstrated technical knowledge of analytical methods, programming environments, data visualization, data architecture, and AI-enabled analytics
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM-related or Business field and 7+ years’ experience managing and leading analytical teams in a consumer credit/risk analytics role; or 10+ years’ experience leading analytical teams in a consumer credit/risk analytics role in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree; or 10+ years leading model development or validation
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
MBA or Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organize workflow and timelines
Solid understanding of the consumer credit lending lifecycle and card programs
Advanced reasoning skills and understanding of strategy systems and data warehouse outputs
Ability to influence and communicate at all levels of the organization
Ability to interpret analytical documentation and criteria and translate them into independently created logic
Exemplary communication skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints during onboarding
Must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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