VP, eGRC Solution Architect (L12)

Role Title: VP, eGRC Solution Architect (L12)

Company Overview:

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

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. Riskis responsible forindependently assessing, quantifying, and overseeing risks & providing effectivechallenge. Risk serves as Synchrony’s Second Line of Defense.   

Overall,RiskTeam oversees and manages the Risk Program to support the business inanticipatingand addressing risks,issuesand challenges. Results are consistent with the respective strategic uses andcomplying withrelated overall risk, risk testing policies, standards,procedures as wellasregulations. Our Risk organization consists of 4 pillars: Compliance, Credit & Financial Risk, EnterpriseRiskand Operational Risk. Each of the pillars play a vital role in managing Risk and supports the business inanticipatingand addressing risks, issues, and challenges.

Role Summary/Purpose:

The eGRCSolution Architect is an individual contributor who partners with one or more Agile teams within the Risk Infrastructure deliveryteamto supportRisk & Compliance stakeholders. This role translates enterprise GRC objectives into technology solutions that automate, standardize, and integrate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance processes. The architect designs end-to-end solutions, decomposes complexobjectivesinto actionable deliverables, evaluates and aligns technical standards and tools, and provides technical leadership across the full delivery lifecycle.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Design and deliver GRC solutions:Serve as the GRC technical architecture lead supporting multiple concurrent initiatives, designing end-to-end solutions that span GRC functions,providedesign guidance, conduct architecture reviews, and resolving complex technical decisions. 

• Translate requirements into technical solutions: Work with stakeholders, including Risk and Complianceleaders, to understand GRC requirements and translate them into actionable, technology-based solutions.

• Lead technical implementations:  Guideand support development teams and related technical resources through the configuration and deployment of GRC software platforms.

• Provide technical and architectural guidance: Serve as the subject matter expert for GRC frameworks, processes (e.g., RCSA, Issue Management, Compliance Risk Assessments), enabling technologies, and industry best practices. Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions; lead architecture/design reviews; mentorteammates; andmaintainarchitecture diagrams and technical documentation.

• Manage project oversight: Oversee the technical vision of GRC projects, ensuringdeliveryexcellence, security, and sustainability while also managing timelines, scope, and resources alongside project managers.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree and10+years ofoverallexperience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED 12+ years ofoverallexperience or equivalent leadership program experience

• Deep GRC domain knowledge: Strong understanding of GRC concepts and core processes (e.g., RCSA, Issue Management, Compliance Risk Assessments) and how they align to risk and controlobjectives.

• GRC platformexpertise: 5+ years of hands-onadvancedconfiguration/development experience with leading GRC platforms, includingServiceNow IRM, Archer, SAI360.

• Solution architecture experience: 5+ years designing and delivering end-to-end GRC solutions on ServiceNow, Archer, or SAI360, including target-state architecture, standards, and non-functional requirements.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Proven ability to assess business needs, evaluate risk and control impacts,identifytrade-offs, and design scalable solutions that meet functional requirements.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Architectural and technical skills:Proficiencyin designing complex systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise integration via APIs and data pipelines.

• Communication and stakeholder management: The ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, includingseniorleadership.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree and10+years ofoverallexperience or equivalent leadership program experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED 12+ years ofoverallexperience or equivalent leadership program experience

Work Timings: 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST

We are proud to offer flexibility at Synchrony. Our way of working allows you the option to work from home or workspaces in our Regional Engagement Hubs—Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, or Delhi/NCR.
Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel to Hyderabad or one of the Regional Engagement Hubs for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

For Internal Applicants:

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying. 

• Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday. 

• Ensure 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 LPP)

• L10+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.

• L10+ Employees can apply

Grade/Level: 12