AVP, Credit Risk Acquisitions Strategy

Company: Synchrony Financial
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job ID: 2600193Job Description: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 WorkingWe’re proud to offer you choice and 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 to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.The following hub locations will be considered: Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; West Chester, OH; Chicago, IL; Stamford, CTEssential Responsibilities:Develop, implement and monitor new account credit strategies that drive profitable growth while operating within the risk appetiteCreate strategies that minimize both Synchrony’s and the retail partners’ risks, while balancing the risk–reward tradeoffUse advanced analytics to build custom credit risk strategies, perform strategy validation, testing, implementation, and on-going monitoring of key credit metricsDrive enhanced strategies using champion/challenger learnings to reduce credit risk and improve customer experienceProactively research and identify areas of opportunity for improvement, work closely with the client teams to identify client needs and customize strategies that are mutually beneficialBe able to communicate effectively by articulating strategy recommendations clearly and concisely during meetingsComplete required strategy documentation and meet audit standardsWork closely with implementation team to ensure strategy is implemented correctly through pre and post implementation validationMay perform other duties and/or special projects as assignedQualifications/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 requiredDesired Characteristics:Experience in data science or machine learningStrong communication and collaboration skills and experienceAbility to manage several projects and perform in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to work with data sources, data warehouses and database toolsProven ability to successfully manage and implement projects on time & without errorsAbility to work effectively independently and within teams across functional areasGrade/Level: 11The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 – 200,000.00 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 olderYou must have a high school diploma or equivalentYou must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding processYou 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow. 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. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. Reasonable Accommodation Notice: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.If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard TimeJob Family Group:Credit By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Veritone to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Synchrony Financial Terms & Conditions at https://www.synchrony.com/terms-of-use.html and Privacy Policy at https://www.synchrony.com/privacy-policy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions PandoLogic. Category:Finance, Keywords:Financial Controller, Location:Alpharetta, GA-30023

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