AVP, Credit Acquisition Strategy

Role Summary/

Purpose:

Reporting to the VP Acquisition Credit Strategy, the AVP Acquisition Credit Strategy will develop, implement and monitor credit acquisitions strategies for several clients across Synchrony.

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. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

* Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and monitor new account credit strategies that drive profitable growth while operating within the risk appetite

Create strategies that minimize both Synchrony’s and the retail partners’ risks, while balancing the risk–reward tradeoff

Use advanced analytics to build custom credit risk strategies, perform strategy validation, testing, implementation, and on-going monitoring of key credit metrics

Drive enhanced strategies using champion/challenger learnings to reduce credit risk and improve customer experience

Proactively research and identify areas of opportunity for improvement, work closely with the client teams to identify client needs and customize strategies that are mutually beneficial

Be able to communicate effectively by articulating strategy recommendations clearly and concisely during meetings

Complete required strategy documentation and meet audit standards Work closely with implementation team to ensure strategy is implemented correctly through pre and post implementation validation

May perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or other quantitative field; or in lieu of a degree 6+ years experience with analytics in credit or fraud in the financial services industry3+ years’ experience with analytics in credit or fraud in the financial services industry1+ year experience with a data tool such as SAS, Python and/or SQL1+ year experience with Excel, ideally using advanced features such as pivot tables, macros, etc.

Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in data science or machine learning

Strong communication and collaboration skills and experience

Ability to manage several projects and perform in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to work with data sources, data warehouses and database tools

Proven ability to successfully manage and implement projects on time & without errors

Ability to work effectively independently and within teams across functional areas

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is  -  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.

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. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

* Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be 18 years or older

You must have a high school…