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.

Are you passionate about transforming data into compelling narratives that drive strategic decisions? As a Manager of Portfolio Business Strategy on the Payments Product PMO team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our business success through insightful data storytelling and the development of actionable scorecards and reporting. Your ability to understand and articulate leadership's vision, coupled with your expertise in leveraging data, will empower us to make informed, impactful decisions that propel our portfolios forward. Join us in harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and achieve our strategic objectives.

Responsible for serving as an internal consultant that evaluates emerging business development opportunities in the business. Conducts detailed analysis to identify and evaluate performance improvement opportunities. Develops and coaches teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manage risk within the teams you oversee.

Responsibilities

• Co-develops work plans, executes work-streams, and develops fact-based recommendations for strategic problems
• Executes against ad-hoc Leader requests.
• Develops a credible fact base and/or business plans to substantiate strategic recommendations
• Serves as a thought partner to the rest of the executive team
• Co-develops and implements strategy (ranging from broad division-wide initiatives to more targeted Business Unit specific recommendations), supports business planning, explore business development opportunities, and contribute to clear and concise presentations for leadership.
• Drives continuous improvement through process discipline and innovation
• Proactively identifies and acts on business opportunities and challenges. Anticipates risks and plans for contingencies.

Minimum Qualifications 

At minimum here is what you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Arts, Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Financial Services, Management Consulting, or related experience
• In Lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Financial Services, Management Consulting, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications 

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

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration and Management, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Financial Services, Management Consulting, or related experience
• Experience with Finance business case creation and interpretation/scorecard development/financial performance reporting

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-09-2024. 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.