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Synchrony

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10,000+ employees

🏦 Banking

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Banking • Finance • Fintech

Synchrony is a financial services company that provides a variety of financing solutions for everyday purchases. They offer specialized healthcare financing through their CareCredit product, along with online savings and business financing options. Synchrony Bank serves as their banking division, enabling customers to manage their retail and healthcare financing needs efficiently.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute end to end control assurance activities for all sub functions within Information Security • Formalize, Pilot and execute first line of defence (1LOD) assessments for Information Security to proactively identify risks to the business • Lead the client assessments program by liaising with internal client partners to ensure Synchrony is meeting client expectations for Information Security Assessments and Audits • Collaborate with Sourcing and Legal teams to review third-party supplier contracts, ensuring contractual terms align with the defined scope of services and comply with applicable regulatory requirements and governance frameworks • Support execution of FedLine and other assessments by working with internal SMEs, Second and Third Line of defense teams • Support renewal of Cyber Insurance for the organization by working with insurance brokers and key internal stakeholders • Develop Synchrony Financial Security Assurance specific security standards and procedures • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field, with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in Information Security OR in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 12+ years of experience in Information Security. • 8+ years of progressive experience in information security, technology risk, security controls assurance, or audit, including 5+ years leading teams. • Good understanding of IS Risk Management Concepts • Strong working knowledge of IT related US Banking regulations & industry best practices (NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CRI etc.) • Demonstrated experience designing and executing control testing/assurance programs across multiple security domains • Exposure to working with external attack surface monitoring tools to partner with internal stakeholders to remediate external risk exposure to the organization • Proven ability to influence and partner across Information Security, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions • Excellent executive communication skills—able to synthesize complex findings into clear, actionable insights. • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence team members, management & external groups • Self-motivated & able to work independently or in a team environment & work with virtual teams

🏖️ Benefits

• We provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being. • We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities for all to take up leadership roles.