AVP, Audit Manager - IT

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position reports into an IT Audit Senior Manager.  The incumbent must demonstrate subject matter expertise and will be responsible for executing on the audit plan primarily covering Synchrony Financial's Information Technology organization.  In addition, the incumbent will participate in the annual risk assessment and planning process, conduct continuous monitoring activities, and support report outs to leaders within the organization. 

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you 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 or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate as a lead team member on scheduled audits, executing audit projects from start to finish with limited direction from the Senior Audit Manager

• Assist the Senior Audit Manager and the Audit Director in the risk assessment and development of the SYF Internal Audit annual plan

• Will serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas:

  • Technology infrastructure (including Networks)

  • AWS Public Cloud Technology

  • IT Asset Management (ServiceNow CMDB) & Configuration

  • Information Security

  • IT Project Management

  • Synchrony specific business applications

• Participate in the audit planning process, including logistics, scoping, staffing and audit approach as directed by the Senior Audit Manager

• Track and validate findings/issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed, including MRAs and other high-risk issues

• Participate in Continuous Monitoring activities over the Information Technology function

• Prepare draft written audit reports and other presentations for review and approval by the Senior Audit Manager

• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls

• Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performed

• Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business

• Present audit results to internal audit leadership, as well as business management

• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development

• Maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject area

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or equivalent related field, such as MIS or Computer Science

• In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years’ experience in audit, accounting, financial services, technology, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in audit, accounting, financial services or relevant field

• Currently holds, or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional designation/association

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Internal Audit concepts and methodologies

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit’s International Professional Practice of Internal Audit

• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time domestically

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

• CISA/CISM/CIA/CFE/CISSP certifications are strongly desired

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Information Security and IT frameworks including NIST and COBIT

• Prior experience in banking or financial services industry, including managing and understanding regulatory expectations (e.g. from the OCC and/or FRB)

• Data Analytics skills

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of IS and IT frameworks including NIST and CoBIT

• Strong oral communication, business writing, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Ability to effectively integrate business, operational, compliance, technological, and financial components into audit work performed

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

• Understands all relevant business technologies and