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VP, BSA / AML / OFAC Process Data Oversight(L13)

VP, BSA / AML / OFAC Process Data Oversight(L13)

SynchronyWorkFromHome, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
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Job Description :

VP, BSA / AML / OFAC Process Data Oversight (L13)

Company Overview

Synchrony (NYSE : SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

  • We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.
  • We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and 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, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles.

Organizational Overview

Synchrony's Risk Team provides independent oversight of Synchrony’s risk‑taking activities to ensure safety and soundness, meet regulatory and legal requirements, and manage risks to the risk‑appetite of the Board. Risk is responsible for independently assessing, quantifying, and overseeing risks & providing effective challenge. Risk serves as Synchrony’s Second Line of Defense.

Overall, Risk Team oversees and manages the Risk Program to support the business in anticipating and addressing risks, issues and challenges. Results are consistent with the respective strategic uses and complying with related overall risk, risk testing policies, standards, procedures as well as regulations. Our Risk organization consists of 4 pillars : Compliance, Credit & Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk. Each of the pillars play a vital role in managing Risk and supports the business in anticipating and addressing risks, issues, and challenges.

Role Summary / Purpose

The VP, BSA / AML / OFAC Process Data Oversight is a strategic leadership role responsible for safeguarding the integrity, reliability, and compliance of all data systems and processes supporting Synchrony’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions / Watchlist Programs in compliance with the Synchrony Enterprise Data Management policy and program. Reporting directly to the SVP, BSA / AML / OFAC Officer, this individual acts as the principal steward of the data ecosystem, identifying data‑related risks, aligning technology initiatives with AML objectives, and proactively surfacing and resolving issues. The VP is a key business partner to IT, the Enterprise Data Management Office and other cross‑functional stakeholders, driving technological innovation and performance excellence across the AML platform.

Key Responsibilities

Data Integrity and Oversight

  • Serve as the subject matter expert and senior authority for all data management activities related to the BSA / AML / OFAC Program.
  • Design, implement, and manage data governance frameworks, process controls, and quality assurance measures to ensure complete, accurate, and reliable data flows across all Program systems.
  • Conduct periodic and ad‑hoc data integrity reviews, validation exercises, and risk assessments. Proactively identify anomalies, gaps, or risks and elevate to the SVP, BSA / AML / OFAC Officer when necessary.
  • Oversee data lineage, traceability, and documentation efforts across the BSA / AML / OFAC Program lifecycle; ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
  • Collaborate with Synchrony’s Enterprise Data Office, participate in the SYF Data Management program and leverage Enterprise Data Management controls.
  • Technology Strategy Alignment

  • Act as the primary liaison between the BSA / AML / OFAC and Enterprise IT teams, ensuring the Program’s technology roadmaps, projects, and resource allocations align with regulatory requirements and business strategy.
  • Participate in strategic planning and solution design, guiding technology investments and system enhancements from a BSA / AML / OFAC perspective.
  • Champion opportunities for automation, process optimization, and innovative technologies (e.g., data analytics, AI / ML, advanced case management tools) in BSA / AML / OFAC process execution.
  • System Improvement and Innovation

  • Lead or support system selection, implementation, and enhancement projects, ensuring Program needs are accurately captured in business requirements and project scopes.
  • Partner with IT and vendor partners to review, test, and validate new technologies or updates to existing systems, focusing on usability, compliance, and data integrity.
  • Foster a continuous improvement culture—track industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive adoption of industry best practices in BSA / AML / OFAC data environments.
  • Proactive Issue Identification

  • Establish and lead monitoring programs for the early identification of data quality, system, or integration issues that could impact the effectiveness of BSA / AML / OFAC compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (IT, Compliance, Operations, Audit) to triage, prioritize, and promptly remediate system vulnerabilities or inefficiencies.
  • Maintain open incident logs and track root cause analysis, remediation progress, and lessons learned.
  • Reporting and Communication

  • Develop, maintain, and deliver regular dashboards and presentations on key metrics related to data quality, system stability, technology projects, and issue management for executive leadership.
  • Provide clear, actionable insights and escalations to the SVP, BSA / AML / OFAC Officer and coordinate with other executives as needed.
  • Ensure transparent, consistent, and strategic communication of data governance and technology matters across business units, fostering cross‑departmental alignment and engagement.
  • Required Skills / Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Data Science, Information Systems, or related field) preferred with minimum 10 years of experience in data governance, data integrity, or data management roles, with at least 5 years in a regulated financial services environment and 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of BSA / AML / OFAC‑related regulations, program frameworks, and technology solutions (e.g., transaction monitoring, KYC, case management tools).
  • Expertise in data governance frameworks, information security, data risk management, analytics, and systems integration.
  • Experience leading cross‑functional teams and projects, including complex technology and transformation initiatives.
  • Proficient using data analytics tools, GRC platforms, and presenting findings to C‑level executives.
  • Strong relationship management, communication, influencing, and change leadership skills.
  • Professional certifications such as CAMS, CISA, CDMP, or CIPP (preferred).
  • Rigorous data analysis through SQL in Oracle and various Hadoop technologies.
  • Involvement in large‑scale data analytics migration from on‑premises to a public cloud.
  • Strong familiarity with data governance, data lineage, data processes, DML, and data architecture control execution.
  • Experience to analyze system requirements and implement migration methods for existing data.
  • Experience working iteratively in a fast‑paced agile environment.
  • Desired Skills / Knowledge

  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Change and project management
  • Collaborative partnership and communication
  • Regulatory compliance orientation
  • Results‑driven execution
  • Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Data Science, Information Systems, or related field) preferred with minimum 10 years of experience in data governance, data integrity, or data management roles, with at least 5 years in a regulated financial services environment and 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience working with Oracle Data Warehouses / Data Lake / Cloud.
  • 6+ years of programming experience in ETL tools – Ab Initio or Informatica highly preferred. Be able to read and reverse engineer the logic in Ab Initio graphs.
  • Work Timings

    This role will require the incumbent to be available between 06 : 30 AM Eastern Time – 03 : 30 PM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details.

    Grade / Level : 13

    Job Family Group : Risk Management

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