Principal Business Strategy Support

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position operates independently as the right-hand support for the Senior Manager and Chief of Staff. It handles very critical, high-exposure, and time-sensitive information and has weekly and sometimes daily interface with the VP, Risk Programs in Non-Financial Risk Management. Key responsibilities include actively managing and escalating risk and business partner engagement within the day-to-day role to management. If you enjoy problem solving, uncovering opportunities for process improvement, identifying, and mitigating risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this job is for you.
Responsibilities:

• Manages the development and implementation of operational risk management programs strategies, performance updates, and optimization strategies that support business targets.
• Drives continuous improvement through process discipline and innovation by partnering with corporate risk management and/or other cross-functional teams to effectively collaborate and timely address high impact topics and initiatives.
• Supports operational risk program teams and other business partners as pat of internal audit, external exam management, integration work and other regulatory requests. Provides thought leadership, guidance and subject matter expertise skills to ensure timely response to appropriate channels.
• Responsible for developing and overseeing committee materials (Non-Financial Risk Committee, Management Risk Committee, Board Reporting, etc.) and other executive level reports. Responsible for initial development of materials and routing of material review.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of department wide projects
• Supports Chief of Staff in planning and coordinating department wide initiatives to improve employee experience.

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing or Finance
• 6 + years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or related experience
• In Lieu of Education 8 + years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we'd also look for:

• Masters in Business Administration, Management, or Finance
• 6 + years of experience in Risk Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-10-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
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