AVP, Audit Manager - IT

Synchrony•Stamford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports into an IT Audit Senior Manager. The incumbent must demonstrate subject matter expertise and will be responsible for executing on the audit plan primarily covering Synchrony Financial's Information Technology organization. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the annual risk assessment and planning process, conduct continuous monitoring activities, and support report outs to leaders within the organization. Our Way of Working We’re proud to offer you 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 or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or equivalent related field, such as MIS or Computer Science
In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years’ experience in audit, accounting, financial services, technology, or related field
6+ years of experience in audit, accounting, financial services or relevant field
Currently holds, or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional designation/association
Demonstrates a strong understanding of Internal Audit concepts and methodologies
Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit’s International Professional Practice of Internal Audit
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time domestically
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
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.

Nice To Haves

CISA/CISM/CIA/CFE/CISSP certifications are strongly desired
Demonstrates a strong understanding of Information Security and IT frameworks including NIST and COBIT
Prior experience in banking or financial services industry, including managing and understanding regulatory expectations (e.g. from the OCC and/or FRB)
Data Analytics skills
Demonstrates a strong understanding of IS and IT frameworks including NIST and CoBIT
Strong oral communication, business writing, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to effectively integrate business, operational, compliance, technological, and financial components into audit work performed
Ability to objectively identify problems and recommend solutions to complex control, financial, or technical issues
Understands all relevant business technologies and their impact to the control environment
Demonstrate verbal and written ability to differentiate between key and mitigating controls and control attributes
Ability to flowchart business processes
Ability to efficiently carry out responsibilities and create efficiencies during the execution of audit related work
Able to work independently on multiple assignments while effectively supporting teamwork and achievement of team objectives
Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills
Strong PC Skills - MS Office suite, Visio, SAS, ACL

Responsibilities

Participate as a lead team member on scheduled audits, executing audit projects from start to finish with limited direction from the Senior Audit Manager
Assist the Senior Audit Manager and the Audit Director in the risk assessment and development of the SYF Internal Audit annual plan
Will serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: Technology infrastructure (including Networks) AWS Public Cloud Technology IT Asset Management (ServiceNow CMDB) & Configuration Information Security IT Project Management Synchrony specific business applications
Participate in the audit planning process, including logistics, scoping, staffing and audit approach as directed by the Senior Audit Manager
Track and validate findings/issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed, including MRAs and other high-risk issues
Participate in Continuous Monitoring activities over the Information Technology function
Prepare draft written audit reports and other presentations for review and approval by the Senior Audit Manager
Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls
Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performed
Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business
Present audit results to internal audit leadership, as well as business management
Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
Maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject area
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned