VP, Data Oversight

Job ID: 2502438

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

We are seeking a data management expert to provide operational risk oversight of our data management platforms and processes. This position is accountable for the independent oversight (2nd LOD) of data architecture, data sourcing and data usage related risks in our on premise and cloud data platforms.

In addition, this position is accountable for identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring successful data management program risk oversight and challenge aligned with organizational goals.  The individual will collaborate with business and IT leaders, data management process owners, data architects, external suppliers and other stakeholders in the independent oversight of data management programs, processes and standards across Synchrony’s data environments. 

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:

• Establishing the strategy and plan to oversee new and existing risks in Synchrony’s Data Management and Technology data strategy.  

• Lead cross-functional independent assessments of data and operational risks associated with data architecture, usage and sourcing and recommend risk mitigation strategies to data and technology leadership for migrating data warehouse, data lake applications, analytic products, platforms and workloads.

• Apply a risk-based approach to identify the organization’s highest data risks and lead the independent assessment of the effectiveness of the corresponding control environment.

• Lead independent reviews and control validations of data architecture on public and private cloud data management platforms.

• Coordinate control validations for data security and data privacy such as access, encryption, data tokenization.

• Identify opportunities to enhance data controls to optimize data pipeline performance, scalability and cost-effectiveness across the enterprise.

• Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, data engineers and architects to implement strategies and processes for identifying, assessing and mitigating data risks associated with the technical design and implementation.

• Partner with key control functions such as Compliance, Credit, Finance risk management teams to define coordinated approach for operational risk oversight activities related to data management across the enterprise.

• Understand risks associated with the using of public Cloud Service Providers (CSP’s) and  recommend to business leaders risk mitigation strategies for application migration to the public cloud.

• Provide guidance and oversight to business partners on data related risks associated with the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies.

• Stay up-to-date with latest data management concepts, technologies and best practices associated with data management.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of information technology, data governance experience managing data governance programs or risk management; OR in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in data management or risk management roles.

• 3+ years experience in financial services or banking industry with understanding of financial services regulatory environment.

• Familiarity with modern data architectures like data Lakehouse, data mesh and data fabric.

• Experience in developing data pipelines on public cloud using AWS services S3, EMR and Redshift.

• 2+ years experience in SQL, Python and Spark.

• Working experience in any one of the ETL tools (Ab Initio, Informatica, AWS Glue, Fivetran, dbt).

• Familiarity with Data Management Controls and risks associated with these controls

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with distributed Agile teams.

• In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, processes, and best practices.

Desired Characteristics:

• Leadership experience with senior management interaction, influencing, and communicating at all levels across the business

• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives

• Prior formal IT functional experience (e.g. business application management, IT architecture, enterprise infrastructure management, data architecture, information security, etc.)

• Familiarity with Data Management Controls

• Industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Risk and Compliance – Specialty, AWS Certified Auditing and Governance, EDM Council DCAM, EDM Council CDMC)

Grade/Level: 13

                                                                      

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 – 210,000.00 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

Job Family Group:

Risk Management