Risk Specialist jobs in Canton, OH

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Reporting to the VP Capital and ACL Oversight, this role will provide effective challenge and oversight of the Capital Planning and Stress Testing team’s processes and activities.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review capital management Non-Model Tools for accuracy, reasonableness and governance controls

• Review overlay spreadsheets, adjustments and assumptions

• Review build out and conduct ongoing monitoring of recovery and resolution plans

• Evaluate and monitor capital buffers and limits

• Review of policy/procedure framework for stress testing, recovery planning and resolution planning

• Conduct review of capital request calculations

• Review stress pricing factor and capital charge calculations and assumptions

• Assist in compiling materials for internal audit and regulatory examinations

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of work experience in a consumer credit, capital planning or risk analytics role

• In lieu of a degree, 7 years of experience in consumer credit, capital planning or a risk analytics role with 2 years’ experience in commercial and/or consumer lending

• Exceptional MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desired Characteristics:

• Highly motivated and team player

• Strong communication skills with ability to prepare clear communication and confidently present meaningful analysis to senior and executive management

• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated experience analyzing risk/business data with the ability to distill large amounts of information down to the critical areas of focus

• Familiarity with current Synchrony Financial operating systems

• Experience with FRB and/or OCC regulatory reporting requirements

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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