AVP, Audit Manager - Professional Practices

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

What are you working forward to?

This position reports into the Head of Professional Practices. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the execution of support activities related to the Internal Audit (IA) Professional Practices Group (PPG), including issue reporting, data analysis, program management of issue validation and quality assurance.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate as a key team member on IA PPG activities, performed to meet team and department goals and objectives

• Perform Quality Review of issue closure documentation, issue validation work and follow up with teams on follow up items

• Assist audit teams in audit issue validation activities and documenting validation tests

• Assist with the tracking and reporting on Internal Audit issues and resource tracking for the Internal Audit Department, this includes following up with audit leadership on overdue and summarizes for Audit Senior Leadership Team.

• Create and perform data analysis relating to audit issues and root cause. Assist with thematic issue reporting for Audit Committee and Executive Issues Reporting

• Update audit methodology documents including job aids and templates relating to issue reporting and validation

• Support the audit teams on questions related to audit methodology, issue validation procedures, procedures, and tools

• Coordinate with 1st and 2nd Line of Defense on audit issues reporting

• In support of PPG reporting activities, obtain, review, and validate data and prepare data for use in various department reporting, using various tools including SAS, ACL, or Excel

• Assist in the creation of department reporting, in PowerPoint or Tableau, for use in management reporting, board reporting, or regulatory reporting

• Support continuous process improvement by identifying needs and opportunities, champions common audit process approaches, and recommends process changes to maintain the highest quality standards

• Assist in the execution of Quality Assurance reviews, including testing utilizing sampling or data analytics techniques

• Perform work in accordance with audit methodology and applicable standards, defined plans, budgets, and schedules during the validation process

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business and 2 years’ experience in audit or financial services or in lieu of degree, 7 years equivalent experience.

• 1 year experience with data analysis and data analytics tools, such as Excel, SAS, Tableau

• CPA, CIA, or actively pursuing certification.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 2 - 5 years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience

• Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls

• Demonstrates strong  knowledge and use in data analysis, reporting, or testing practices

• Understands regulatory, accounting, financial industry related guidance and best practices applicable to banking operations

• Demonstrate  strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver to line management high quality, actionable data, reporting, and testing

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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