VP, Non-Model Tools Oversight

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:Role Summary/Purpose:The VP, Non Model Tool Oversight is primarily responsible for leading the cyclical validation of Non Model Tools (NMTs) --across the enterprise, with specific focus on tools utilized in Finance and Treasury. The secondary responsibilities include ensuring the NMT inventory is up to date and accurate, providing updates to Senior Leadership, and executing improvements to the NMT framework.-- The role will report directly to the VP - NMT Oversight Leader within the Credit and Financial Risk organization.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:

• Perform independent validations of existing NMTs utilized in Finance and Treasury and across the enterprise to gauge efficaciousness of the tool and the controls.--
• Leverage advanced technical expertise to translate documentation of tool criteria into SAS code (or other coding language as needed) to complete the validation.
• Document results of validations to produce detailed 'white paper' reports that will ultimately be shared with first, second, and third line stakeholders, regulators and Senior Leadership and be leveraged to drive quality improvement opportunities across reviewable strategies.
• Lead validation results meetings by effectively communicating issues and recommendations to 1LOD leadership teams, solicit feedback prior to final report publication.-- Maintain timelines and feedback loop with respective strategy teams to ensure all applicable issues in eGRC system are mitigated as per the chosen timeline.
• Participate in the independent assessment of new NMT proposals and provide effective challenge and insights while communicating material risks.
• Act as delegate for NMT Oversight Leader at Working Groups and/or Risk Committees as non-voting member on as-needed basis.
• Work with other Risk functions across the second line of defense, including Model Development & Governance, Operational Risk, Risk Testing and Compliance to increase awareness of validation results, create synergies and avoid redundancies.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' experience in a Finance or Treasury role; --or, in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9+ years' experience in Finance or Treasury role in a Financial Institution.
  • 5+ years' experience with SAS/SQL or other transferable logic based programming.Desired Characteristics:
    • Strong oral and written communication skills with impact and influence.
    • Strong understanding of the consumer credit lending lifecycle and card programs.
    • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related or Business field
    • MBA or Master's degree in a STEM field.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organize work flow, and prioritize work assignments.
    • Advanced reasoning skills in conjunction with an intimate understanding of how our strategy systems work and how their outflows tie into the data warehouse.
    • Elevated aptitude in deciphering and interpreting strategy documentation and criteria and the ability to translate that into independently created logic.
    • Commercially effective and collaborative across teams and functions.
    • Intermediate EXCEL skill-setGrade/Level: 12The 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--, 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 TimeJob Family Group:Credit

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