VP, Sr. Audit Manager - IT

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Head of IT Audit, the VP, IT Audit Senior Manager is responsible for working closely with the Head of IT Audit to develop, influence, and execute an innovative and industry leading approach to IT Audit strategy across Synchrony. Leading a team of IT Audit professionals, the incumbent will drive comprehensive and dynamic Audit activities including but not limited to audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan development, audit execution, MRA validation, continuous monitoring, and best practice sharing.

Our Way of Working

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:

• Demonstrate strategic leadership to supervise, manage and motivate audit managers on technology and integrated audits 

• Show thought leadership while scoping and executing audits, including setting audit objectives, defining audit test steps, performing audit fieldwork and drafting audit reports

• Develop close relationships with key external and internal stakeholders including CIO and CTO direct reports

• Drive effective change while working as one audit team to develop and executive effective and value-added comprehensive audits

• Provide feedback on the documentation of detailed process walkthroughs performed with management, including the identification of process risks and controls 

• Approve and provide feedback on detailed audit work papers, coaching more junior team members on best practices

• Ensure timeliness of audit work and ensure audits are in conformance with professional and department quality standards

• Present audit results to various levels of internal audit leadership, as well as the business organization

• Develop and maintain strong industry connections to identify industry trends and incorporate best practices into Synchrony IT program

• Continue to develop increased IT coverage of key business applications and drive effective integration across IT and non-IT audit teams

• Interact closely with regulatory agencies (OCC/Fed) during quarterly meetings, exams, and ad hoc requests

• Oversee risk assessment process and ongoing business/industry monitoring

• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development

• Oversee career and professional development of direct reports 

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in technology, business, or finance, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working within audit or a risk management function. 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Auditing, or a technology-related degree with 9+ years of audit experience

• 5+ years in technology audit, controls, operations, and/or compliance

• 2+ years recent experience managing, supervising, and mentoring individuals

• 2+ years recent experience in leading projects and motivating teams

• CISA/CISM/CPA/CIA/CFE/CRISC/CISSP certifications 

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics: 

• Strong interpersonal skills required – oral communication, business writing, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Effectively integrate business, operational, technological, and financial components into audit work performed

• Ability to identify and implement areas where data analytics could be used in audits

• Ability to objectively identify problems and recommend solutions to complex control, financial, or technical issues

• Understanding of business technologies and its impact to the control environment

• Managing external audit consultants

• Strong knowledge of cyber and cloud auditing

• Information Security, data privacy, encryption, and Gen AI experience

• Experience auditing or managing operating systems and database technologies 

• Experience with data center controls

• Broad knowledge of internal auditing standards and requirements as set out by IIA and ISACA 

• Strong written and v