Posted:
12/17/2024, 7:18:11 AM
Location(s):
Houston, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Data & Analytics ⋅ Finance & Banking
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.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for leading several high value and critical analytics projects simultaneously from concept to implementation. Coach and guide junior analysts to develop robust analytics solutions (models, strategies, analyses and/or analytical reports). Performs research and builds new analytical capabilities by leading the adoption of new tools, methodologies and best practices to improve team productivity.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
Responsible for leading several high value and critical analytics projects simultaneously. Responsible for designing analytical frameworks, creation of analytics roadmap, and planning and scoping of complex analytics projects. Removes ambiguity and brings structure to complex projects and new analytics initiatives by providing direction and analytics thought leadership. Influences the organizational data roadmap and creates best practices for simulations, general analyses, modeling, strategy design, and testing to achieve organizational goals.
Partners with business and process owners on analytics projects from concept to delivery. Implements models and develops strategies in partnership with business. Drives excellence in value measurement by looking at value drivers holistically and partners with business and process owners to define success measures and value measurement methodology. Provides input and consultation to business partners on various statistical, technical, data, or business issues.
Develops comprehensive cost benefit analyses to capture financial and other impacts of initiatives. Presents the results of analyses and strategy recommendations to senior leadership and business partners.
Coaches and guides junior analysts on statistical concepts, machine learning, analytical tools and methodology.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
Master degree in Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Analytics
4+ years of experience in Quantitative/Analytics/Data Science/Technical role
In lieu of education 6+ years of experience in Quantitative/Analytics/Data Science/Technical role with a Bachelor's degree
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
Primarily move about the work environment.
Occasionally move about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
Bonus Points If You Have
6+ years of experience in Quantitative/Analytics/Data Science/Technical role
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.
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-22-2024. 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 $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. 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.
Website: https://discover.com/
Headquarter Location: Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1985
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Banking ⋅ Credit ⋅ Credit Cards ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services