VP, Enterprise Risk Analytics

Synchrony

. Lead a global organization of Risk Analytics professionals and support planning and execution of oversight activities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-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 advanced analytics. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive risk transformation through innovative data-driven strategies.

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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 InsightsProject ManagementData Quality MonitoringTrend AnalysisAgile DevelopmentData Infrastructure ImprovementExcel

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationInfluenceOrganizational SkillsStrategic Recommendations

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or BusinessMBA or Master’s Degree in STEM (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementFinancial Crime Risk ReductionConsumer CreditAnalytics SolutionsData LineageQuality AssuranceChange ManagementContinuous Risk MonitoringAutomationStandardization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global organization of Risk Analytics professionals and support planning and execution of oversight activities
Provide mentorship, guidance, engagement, career pathing, and development opportunities
Develop enterprise-wide, forward-looking analytics and early-warning capabilities for material risk trends and emerging risks
Promote data and analytics to create greater business impact and value
Expand analytics and AI usage to improve efficiency and effectiveness in risk management
Lead AML Analytics, including analytics and full-file testing for BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, data quality, monitoring, and financial crime risk reduction
Establish and maintain standards for development, documentation, testing, peer review, data lineage, change management, validation, and quality assurance of risk analytics and reporting
Develop, present, and explain proposed solutions to senior leaders and stakeholders
Lead continuous risk monitoring through indicators, metrics, thresholds, trend and concentration analysis, dashboards, visualizations, and escalation protocols
Drive agile system-platform developments that connect 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 best practices
Drive Risk Transformation through automation, standardization, cycle-time reduction, advanced analytics, and improved data infrastructure
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, in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years’ experience leading analytical teams in a consumer credit/risk analytics role; or 10+ years in 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 integration
Ability to influence and communicate at all levels of the organization
Ability to decipher and interpret analytical documentation and criteria and translate them into independently created logic
Exemplary communication skills with impact and influence
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
Must satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required
Willingness to work without employment visa sponsorship

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 business or team meetings, training, and culture events
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Inclusive, award-winning culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities