My top priority when starting my career was exposure to a variety of business areas. Synchrony’s rotational BLP program provided those opportunities at one company. Risk Management also aligned with my priorities because it is a critical component of the business that allows for a wide-lens view into all business functions.

An unexpected benefit is how much I’ve grown professionally and personally through being pushed outside of my comfort zone. I moved to new cities, presented to diverse audiences and was given important projects at an early stage.

I’ve finished the BLP now and looking forward to my ongoing success at Synchrony in my role as AVP, Operational Risk-Information Security.

The Risk Management track chose me, as I like to say. I had little idea of what it meant to work in Risk, but my BLP-Internship helped me quickly understand why risk is important and why my work is important to the business as a whole. The BLP took things to a whole other level for me with rotations through my track and diverse experiences.

The people at Synchrony make this a great place to work—they fully support my growth. The leadership is supportive, too. They value hearing from me and I get the opportunity to present directly to them on business issues. I like to joke and say you know you made the right decision when you look forward to Mondays, and I love Mondays!

I’ve completed the BLP now and have realized how much I’ve grown. I truly feel prepared for success at Synchrony and excited for my new role as AVP, Analytics and Reporting.