AVP, Portfolio Credit Home and Auto

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

As the AVP, Portfolio Credit Home and Auto you will assume ownership of full life cycle credit risk management for Core Electronics portfolios, with specific attention to a strategic client. You will be responsible to provide Credit Risk reporting and analysis for assigned portfolios with primary accountability for identifying and managing consumer credit risk, across all components of the cardholder life-cycle through data gathering and analytics. You will support and interact with the client teams, credit strategy teams and the client, as well as with key contacts throughout Synchrony.

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:

• Work closely with retail clients to to mitigate risk for both Synchrony and the retailer while continuing to grow the portfolio

• Work effectively cross-functionally to drive smart growth and client satisfaction while delivering safety and soundness in the portfolio

• Prepare and present client facing and leadership team presentations to facilitate informed decisions

• Be a leader in driving enhanced strategies, using champion/challenger learnings to manage credit and fraud risk

• Provide analytics and input for deal and promotional pricing activities

• Coordinate multisite/country resources to ensure delivery and accuracy of monthly MIS and reporting needs to meet internal and external requirements

• Coordinate planning cycle with client teams to ensure consistency in business plans

• Responsible for providing clear guidance to the organization on risk appetite and prudent growth

• Maintain effective and credible challenge of critical decisions and business processes

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years in a consumer and/or commercial Credit/Risk, Finance, or Analytics role; or in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma / GED and 9 years in a consumer and/or commercial Credit/Risk, Finance or Analytics role.

• 3 years’ experience analyzing large data sets to derive strategic actionable credit insights including SAS, SQL, R or Python Programming Skills or other related analytic tools

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to accurately condense large amounts of information and present in a simple, cogent manner to senior level management and clients.

• Strong analytical skills, highly comfortable working in a quantitative environment.

• Experience operating as part of a cross functional team.

• Use of advanced technical & analytical competencies in driving effective strategic goals.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Familiarity with consumer lending products and practices.

• Advanced experience with SAS/SQL or other related analytic tools.

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 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.

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• 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.

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