AVP, Risk Testing Lead

Synchrony

Risk testing lead assessing controls for Synchrony’s banking and financial technology solutions. Identifying deficiencies, challenging stakeholders, and driving remediation of operational, regulatory, and financial risks.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeStamford • Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in control testing and risk mitigation within financial institutions, with strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities to influence stakeholders and ensure compliance with banking regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Control TestingRisk MitigationBanking Laws and RegulationsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Audit ExperienceTesting ExperienceQuality AssuranceAttention to DetailExperience Using AI for Testing ScriptsExperience Using SASExperience Using TableauExperience in Client DevelopmentExperience in SalesExperience with Synchrony’s Systems

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyFlexibility to Travel

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSASTableauData Warehouses

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionControl GapsManagement Action PlansProcess ModificationsSection 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute control testing to ensure key risks are mitigated
Document detailed test results to reperformance standards and meet required deadlines
Identify control gaps and potential issues
Discuss viable solutions with the business and obtain management action plans for remediation
Communicate test results to leaders and stakeholders across the business
Provide periodic updates on testing activity status
Challenge the business regarding risk and control assessments
Influence stakeholders and process owners to implement process and control modifications
Provide guidance to process owners on key risks and mitigation strategies
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of Audit, Testing, Quality or other Assurance function experience; in lieu of a degree, 7+ years of such experience in a financial institution
3+ years of experience in banking laws and regulations
Experience applying analytical skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of SAS and Tableau is a plus
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Experience using AI to develop testing scripts is desired
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Experience using Synchrony’s systems of record, data warehouses, or applications for credit, deposit, and lease products
Experience in Client Development & Sales
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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 as part of onboarding
Must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Option to work from home near one of Synchrony’s Hubs or come into one of its offices
Tools and technology to grow your career
Inclusive culture and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Support and encouragement at all levels of the organization
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities