Synovus · 15 hours ago
Mgr, Compliance Risk Programs (Hybrid)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSynovus is a financial institution committed to compliance and risk management. The role of Manager, Compliance Risk Programs involves overseeing the compliance management program framework, ensuring effective risk management, and leading a team to implement compliance strategies and reporting.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Directs and supervises staff in goals and objectives. Provides leadership, direction, and growth opportunities to team members and for the compliance management framework. Interviews, hires, plans, assigns, and directs work
Owns and manages the processes, procedures, systems / tools, training, and other controls for the compliance management program framework to include control exams, self-testing, issue management, third-party risk management, third-party lending and issuing relationships, flood disaster protection act (FDPA), and Compliance new and modified products / services risk (NMPSRC). Develops and implements strategies / methods related to the compliance management risk program framework within the organization, including oversight monitoring, reporting, and escalation. Provides compliance expertise to assist product, program, and system development. Liaises with the business units as the compliance framework expert
Manages data collection and reporting for the compliance management program framework. Collects and disburses framework documentation and expectations to the first line of defense and second line of defense Compliance subject matter experts. Collects data for reporting to Executive Management and Regulatory Compliance Risk Committee on the status of the compliance management program framework. Prepares material for reporting and presentation to the Executive Risk Committee, Risk Committee of the Board, other committees, internal audit, and regulatory examinations
Implements, maintains, and reports key risk indicators (KRI)s and key performance indicators (KPI)s for the compliance management program framework to include control exams, self-testing, issue management, third-party risk management, third-party lending and issuing relationships, flood disaster protection act (FDPA), and Compliance new and modified products / services risk (NMPSRC). This includes monitoring, reporting, and escalation of the level and direction of risks, key risks, emerging risks, and status of previously identified program risks. Adjusts risk factors and tolerance levels based on the Company and Corporate Compliance risk appetite. Collaborates with first line of defense business units and second line of defense Compliance teams to better identify and track emerging risks based on program data
Proactively monitors the industry and regulatory activity to identify trends, potential impact, best practices, and opportunities for ongoing improvements to the compliance management program framework. Communicates compliance risk management requirements, guidance, and industry standards to key first and second line of defense stakeholders. Partners with risk management peers to assess the impact of required changes to policy and procedure across business process groups and compliance
Works well with other peers in a collaborative environment, with a willingness to shift priorities and resources on risk-based needs. Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations, risk, and metrics specific to their role. Additionally, raises and reports known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion. Performs other related duties as required
Manages the annual performance management and merit processes for direct and indirect reports. Coaches and develops team members and builds a work environment where team members are engaged and feel a positive sense of achievement about their role in the Company. Works closely with Human Resources regarding employee relations, compensation, training, posting and filling vacant positions and other Human Resources related matters
Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Business Administration or related field
Ten years 10 years of experience in large financial institutions and 8 years of experience in compliance and risk management roles
Demonstrated experience with regulatory requirements, compliance framework programs, practices, and governance
Strong communication, presentation, and project management
Experience managing or providing direction to a team
Prior management of compliance management risk programs / framework
Ability to manage and work tactically to drive multiple, complex programs at once while providing actionable solutions
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of management
Proficient knowledge of consumer compliance laws and regulations to include lending, deposit, credit cards, third party lending and issuing, and fair lending
Strong analytical and problem solving
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification
Preferred
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Certification
Compliance risk management, legal or audit experience
Prior supervisor or manager experience
Company
Synovus
Synovus is a financial services company that provides commercial banking, retail banking, investment, and mortgage services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-24Acquired
2024-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Anne Fortner
Head of Enterprise Credit Risk
Blake Thrasher
Market President
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