VP, Internal Audit Innovation and Advanced Analytics Leader

Job Description:Role Summary/Purpose:Reporting to the VP, Audit-Strategy and Innovation Leader, the VP, Internal Audit Innovation and Advanced Analytics Leader is responsible for overseeing the Audit Innovation roadmap and managing the Advanced Audit Analytics program. This role is responsible for overseeing complex analytic projects while identifying new solutions to drive continuous auditing. In addition, this role will oversee Audit innovation across the Internal Audit department. The Audit Innovation landscape spans Intelligent Automation/RPA, Data Innovation, Dashboard Reporting and is responsible for delivering real-time insights and working smarter by delivering cost efficiencies to the department.Essential Responsibilities:

Advanced Analytics

Provide leadership to the advanced data analytic program for Internal Audit to foster and grow data analytic usage in complex and multifaceted validation and audit testing, in coordination with the overall SYF Internal Audit Department data analytic program.

Promote use of advanced analytics and automation methods and techniques across the audit department through delivery of proof-of-concept engagements, demonstrations, and education and information sessions

Manage and oversee the advanced analytic work to ensure it is delivered accurately, timely and complete adhering to Internal Audit documentation standards. Provide oversight to the team responsible for analyzing complex data, identifying anomalies, and providing useable insight to internal and external customers

Design and implement Continuous Auditing techniques and methodology, enhancing processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness with which assurance work is executed, liaising with the Professional Practices, in design and implementation including communication and training of changes.

Identify and implement industry best practices for comprehensive continuous auditing program while ensuring appropriate alignment with Internal Audit methodology requirements.

Audit Innovation

Manage and oversee the prioritized Audit Innovation Solutions to optimize the value to Internal Audit

Assist and provide guidance in evaluating the effectiveness of delivered audit innovation solutions to ensure the solutions remain fit-for-purpose, accurate, complete, and timely.

Facilitate the communication of delivered audit innovation solutions to broader audit department, individual teams, and audit stakeholders, as necessary.

Providing hands on technical leadership by architecting, designing, and developing leading edge audit innovative solutions across the technology stack focused on data innovation, workforce productivity and new capabilities

Create and execute appropriate governance and maintenance over data visualization and automation builds

Collaborate closely with Synchrony Information Technology partners to support innovation in audit execution including testing activities, audit planning and reporting

Ideate and help manage the periodic innovation breakout sessions to continuously evaluate opportunities to expand audit innovation with Audit Senior Leadership Team.

Help define the digital roadmap and delivery of new innovations and ensuring appropriate usage and support of delivered solutions.

BWISE Application Innovation

Manage the technology roadmap for Internal Audit's core system, BWISE

Oversee the activities of the BWISE Product Owner in driving application innovation and enhancements to accelerate utilization

Qualifications/Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, computer science, information systems management, business, or equivalent related field; or in lieu of degree, 10 years of relevant experience

A minimum of 6 years of post-bachelor's work experience; 3 years must be relevant work experience at a financial services of FinTech company or comparable experience working as a consultant in a professional services firm delivering advisory services on emerging technology including AI and RPA

Thorough knowledge and understanding of current emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation technologies, Data Visualization software, and Data Analytics software. (SAS, ACL, Tableau, Automation Anywhere, Python)

Desired Characteristics:

Show your entrepreneurial spirit and wear multiple hats with minimal guidance

Ability to effectively manage multiple competing projects

Strong ability to influence key stakeholders on IA needs and to promote IA initiatives internally and externally

Ability to promote and present digital innovations creatively

Strong ability to structure and scope complex problems.

Demonstrate strong verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls to both technical and general audiences

Experience working within Internal Audit and knowledge of core Audit functions and responsibilities

Strong ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment with direct reports, peers, and senior leadership teams

Be curious and have a passion for digging for solutions to drive process improvement

Possess effective project management skills, make sound decisions, and exhibit initiative and intuitive thinking; and

Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Grade/Level: 13The salary range for this position is 150,000.00 - 250,000.00 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+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , 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:

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Job Family Group:Data Analytics