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.

Supports various stages of strategy development, including but not limited to evaluating and performing analysis for various strategy, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Understands the payments market landscape. Conducts and may lead components of analysis, including research on the market landscape, financial analysis, and due diligence. Collaborates with internal and external relationships to support aspects of strategy development, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Supports functional colleagues in the execution of initiatives. Fosters a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

 

Responsibilities

·       Conducts analysis on business opportunities and business projects.

·       Develops presentation materials regarding opportunities, analysis, and or transactions and recommendations to leadership. May lead components of presentations (e.g., financial technical analysis) to leadership.

·       Works on problems and projects of diverse scope related to advancing business objectives and growth strategies.

·       Research and investigate industry trends and opportunities in support of Discover’s strategy by independently selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

·       Coordinates with cross-functional teams and external resources to manage processes related to strategy development and required due diligence.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you: 

·       Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, or related field 

·       4+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related

·       In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related

 

Preferred Qualifications 

If we had our say, we’d also look for: 

·       Management Consulting experience in the financial services or payments sector

·       Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, or related field

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-27-2024. 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.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.