Financial Analyst
Ford Motor Company
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AVP, Finance Risk & Controls – 1st Line Governance
Synchrony
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stamford • California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $155,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Deliver a centralized Finance Governance Model by driving adherence, providing expertise, and standardizing execution of enterprise-wide governance programs to the Finance Organization
- Lead Issue & Incident Management activities including process improvements, standardizing documentation, challenging root cause, coordinating issue administration, and project-managing cross-functional discussions
- Perform data and trend analysis, assess impact of cross-functional issues on Finance, and report emerging/open issues and trends
- Prepare materials for forums and committees and coordinate presenters
- Facilitate Risk Assessment & Change Management: maintain Process Universe of processes/risks/controls, challenge and report on Risk and Control Assessments, embed risk identification into Change initiatives, and maintain Models, Non-Models, Policies and Procedures
- Support Monitoring and Reporting: help Finance maintain metrics to monitor governance activities and risks, escalate as needed, and provide aggregated governance and risk results across Finance
- Establish relationships with Compliance, Operational Risk, Cross-functional 1st Line Governance teams, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders
- Support development of Finance-specific policy, procedures, job-aids and training; deliver webinars and training
- Potential additional responsibilities: Exam Support, Supplier oversight, Surveillance Testing and Quality Assurance work
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related business field OR in lieu of degree, 8 years equivalent experience in a regulated Financial Services organization or External/Internal Audit within Financial Services practice
- 4+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Control role including Issue Management, RCSA and Monitoring and Reporting activities
- Internal or External Audit and/or first line risk and control experience
- Strong attention to detail and superior writing and editing experience and skills
- Ability to drive results independently and prioritize multiple workstreams
- Strong presentation skills and confidence in leading group meetings
- Demonstrated great verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
- Understanding of Finance systems & processes
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies
- Direct experience communicating with middle management in a regulated environment
- Ability to manage multiple competing initiatives, drive process improvements and deliver results within deadlines
- Must be 18 years or older
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of onboarding
- Able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; employer will not sponsor employment visas
Benefits
- Option to work from home, near Hubs, or in offices
- Eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance
- Occasional in-person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with >50% workforce engagement
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
- Tools and technology to grow your career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
GovernanceRisk ManagementControl AssessmentIssue ManagementData AnalysisTrend AnalysisProcess ImprovementDocumentation StandardizationFinance SystemsRegulatory Compliance
Soft skills
Attention to DetailWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-functional CollaborationIndependent WorkPrioritizationLeadershipResults-drivenTraining Delivery
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingEquivalent Experience in Financial ServicesInternal Audit CertificationExternal Audit Certification
