Job Description:Role Title: AVP, Audit Manager - ITCompany 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 #5 among India's Best Companies to Work for 2023, #21 under LinkedIn Top Companies in India list, and received Top 25 BFSI recognition from Great Place To Work India. We have been ranked Top 5 among India's Best Workplaces in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Top 10 among India's Best Workplaces for Women in 2022.We offer 100% Work from Home flexibility for all our Functional employees and provide some of the best-in-class Employee Benefits and Programs catering to work-life balance and overall well-being. In addition to this, we also have Regional Engagement Hubs across India and a co-working space in BangaloreOrganizational Overview:The AVP, Audit Manager - IT will be part of the IT Audit team within the Internal Audit department. The IT Audit team is the 3rd line of defense and is responsible for executing all IT related controls from both design and operating effectiveness perspectives. The position is based in India.Role Summary/Purpose:This position is for an AVP, IT Audit Manager and reports into an IT Audit Senior Manager. The applicant must demonstrate subject matter expertise and will be responsible for executing on the technology audit plan primarily covering Synchrony Financials' 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.Key Responsibilities:Participate as a team member on scheduled audits, executing audit projects from start to finish with limited direction from the Senior Audit ManagerAssist the Senior Audit Manager and the Audit Director in the risk assessment and development of the SYF Internal Audit annual planWill serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: Technology infrastructure, Information Security, IT Project Management, Application ControlsParticipate in the audit planning process, including logistics, scoping, staffing and audit approach as directed by the Senior Audit ManagerTrack and validate findings/issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed, including MRAs and other high-risk issuesParticipate in Continuous Monitoring activities over the Information Technology functionPrepare draft written audit reports and other presentations for review and approval by the Senior Audit ManagerConduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controlsDocument clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performedIdentify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the businessPresent audit results to internal audit leadership, as well as business managementMaintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional developmentMaintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject areaPerform other duties and/or special projects as assignedRequired Skills/Knowledge:Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, Finance, business, or equivalent related field with 4 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function, Accounting/Financial services or related field or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function, Accounting/Financial services or related field.Technical Knowledge of AWS/Google/MS Azure cloud servicesDesired Skills/Knowledge:Currently holds or is actively pursuing CISA/CIA/CISSP or other relevant professional designation/association.Understanding of the NIST Framework, Financial Services ProfileDemonstrates a strong understanding of Internal Audit concepts and methodologiesDemonstrates a strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit's International Professional Practice of Internal AuditPrior experience in banking or financial services industry, including managing and understanding regulatory expectationsEligibility Criteria:Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, Finance, business, or equivalent related field with 4 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function, Accounting/Financial services or related field or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function, Accounting/Financial services or related field.Work Timings:This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details.For Internal Applicants:Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applyingInform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on WorkdayEnsure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP)L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.L08+ Employees can applyGrade/Level: 10Job Family Group: Internal Audit
