Finance Governance Manager

Role Overview

• support the Finance Governance team in delivering a new centralized Governance Operating Model within Finance.
• Key deliverables relate to 3 Pillars – Issue Management, Process Risk & Control, Change Management, and Reporting & Monitoring with this role focusing on the Process Risk & Control pillar where Enterprise Surveillance testing will reside.
• Process Risk & Control pillar will include aspects of Enterprise Surveillance Testing over Finance controls as well as oversight of Policies & Procedures, Model & Non-Model Tools, Risk Appetite metrics along with aspects of Change Management and managing the Process Universe and Key Controls inventories.
• Aspects of Monitoring and Reporting will include preparing materials and communications in support of periodic functional leadership reporting on metrics such as Governance and Surveillance testing, etc.
• Assist the development of risk-based monitoring and testing plans for governance focus areas.
• Maintain and develop the team's information repositories and operating records, including the Team Site; Policy Procedure, and Job Aid Inventory; and testing records.
• Contribute to development and awareness of Governance procedures and standards.
• Establish effective relationships with all operational areas across Finance and Treasury teams.
• Support the development of policy, procedures, job-aids and training as it pertains to the evolution of the team and activities.
• Participate in special projects related to Finance Governance as Synchrony continue to mature their Governance programs. Given the establishment of the team and operating model, additional responsibilities may include assisting with other governance responsibilities such as
• Exam Support and Supplier oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (Business, Finance, Risk) and 4+ years of experience in 1st line Governance testing, SOX Testing, External/Internal Audit, and/or other relevant professional experience; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in financial services governance roles, internal/external audit and/or other relevant professional experience.
• Roles have included experience in SOX Controls testing and Metrics Reporting
• Strong attention to detail and superior writing and editing experience and skills.
• Ability to drive results independently and prioritize multiple workstreams
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Benefits

• Flexibility and Choice for all employees
• best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being
• career advancement and upskilling opportunities, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles