Business Leadership Program – Risk Management

Job ID: E2404168

Job Description:

Role Title – Business Leadership Program – Risk Management
 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail,

telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

• We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.

• Synchrony celebrates ~51% women diversity, 105+ people with disabilities, and ~50 veterans and veteran family members.

• We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.

• We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles.

 

Business Leadership Program Overview: 

Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program (Full-Time) is a two-year, three-rotation experience that will help you develop the skills needed to accelerate your career. You’ll gain deep expertise in one of our 10 Tracks, taking on three unique roles to explore different areas of your chosen function. During the two years, you will also engage in a collection of immersive experiences designed to deepen your business knowledge, drive cross-functional exposure, broaden your network, and pay it forward within your community. 

 

The program provides successful graduates with the strong foundation of skills and experiences they need to grow their careers and position themselves for future leadership roles. 

 
Risk Management Full-Time BLP Experience: What You would Accomplish  
 

This internship is designed for students who are seeking a role with challenging and stimulating career opportunities in Risk Management. The Risk Management team conducts an independent evaluation of Synchrony’s risks by setting the company's risk limits and ensuring that operations remain within those parameters. We are committed to the thorough identification, measurement, monitoring, and control of all pertinent risks associated with our business activities with the ultimate goal of creating safe and enjoyable banking experience for our customers.

 

 

Throughout the Risk Management BLP Internship, you will have the chance to interact with multiple business functions, in addition to the specific Risk functions outlined below. In this role, you will encourage teams to develop a thorough understanding of their associated risks, like –

• Credit Risk

• Enterprise Risk

• Operational Risk, including Model Risk

• Compliance

• Strategic Risk

• Model Market and Liquidity Risk

 

You will closely collaborate with our experts in the field to acquire essential practical experience to mitigate and manage risk, and maintain transparency with management, clients, regulators and shareholders. It is you who will help build critical capabilities that allow the firm to manage its risks more effectively and efficiently in the dynamic risk landscape and thereby learn and grow in your career.

 

What do we look for in all potential BLPs? 

• Ability to effectively work independently and within collaborative teams  
• Proven leadership both inside and beyond the classroom 
• Strong project management and communication skills 
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and passion for learning  
• Passion for excellence with high integrity and a commitment to quality 

 

Desired Characteristics for Risk Management

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead projects of varying scope 
• Strong work ethic, passion for excellence with high integrity, and commitment to quality 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  
Basic Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. 
• Academic record – 7 CGPA

 
Additional Eligibility Requirements  

• You must be 18 years or older  

 

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 and find 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Work Timings:

This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will

require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time – 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details)

Job Family Group:

Risk Management