Credit Risk Officer jobs in Connecticut

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Responsible for providing timely and effective insights to new and renewing Synchrony programs across various Synchrony business platforms. Validate key financial assumptions used by the Credit and Finance teams to determine ROI and ROA targets and review sensitivity cases for impact of assumption variation; Monitor 1st line Pipeline report of Renewals and New Opportunities to ensure timely Credit Risk Review insertion point in order to complete the Concurrent Risk Review Process.  Develop and maintain Credit Risk Review library of live deal challenge documentation. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 

• Financial Services Industry experience 

• Knowledge of stress testing policies and procedures 

• Demonstrated experience analyzing risk/business data with the ability to distill large amounts of information down to the critical areas of focus. 

• Strong communication skills with ability to prepare clear communication and confidently present meaningful analysis to senior and executive management. 

• Familiarity with current Synchrony Financial operating systems. 

• Experience with FRBNY and/or OCC regulatory reporting requirements. 

• Must be able to work to tight deadlines with multiple priorities. 

Grade Level 10:

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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