Manager, Risk Governance
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When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.

We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for studentsand for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole youfrom physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking why not? when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Risk Administration and Governance team as a Manager supporting the Risk Governance, Corporate Policy Office and Regulatory Relations functions. This individual will play a key role in executing governance processes, supporting regulatory activities, and enhancing the effectiveness of our risk frameworks. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive collaborator who can manage competing priorities while upholding the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

What You'll Do

Support the governance and lifecycle management of company documents, in coordination with legal, business partners and business control functions.

Assist in the preparation and execution of regulatory examinations and ongoing supervision activities.

Draft clear and concise communications which drive appropriate action from stakeholders.

Assist with drafting executive-level presentations, board memos, and summaries of function activities for senior leadership.

Facilitate and manage related working group meetings, ensuring agendas are set, actions are tracked, and outcomes are documented.

Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism in interactions with senior leadership and external parties.

Enhance internal processes and where practical, implement technology-enabled solutions to streamline governance practices.

Help ensure key processes are well-managed and controlled, supporting consistency and effective execution across the function.

Prioritize and triage tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 57 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, risk management, internal audit, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience creating executive-level presentation decks and memos.
• Experience leading or coordinating committee and working group meetings, including agenda setting, facilitation, and action tracking.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for senior management audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

• Experience supporting regulatory relations or governance programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing or supporting technology solutions related to governance functions is a plus (e.g., GRC platforms, policy management tools).

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Our Benefits Take Care of the Whole YouSo You Can Build Your Work Around Your Life (Not the Other Way Around!)

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

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