Senior Manager Business Risk Analysis and Strategy

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

 

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.

Responsible for developing, soliciting, and executing the vision for team. Actively manages and develops a team of direct reports. Responsible for the design, execution, effectiveness, and ongoing management of enterprise Business Risk governance and reporting processes. Work closely with a variety of business partners and leaders to ensure high-quality execution of Business Risk committee processes, materials, and overall operations. Work to ensure materials provided to committee are of high-quality, high value, provide appropriate levels of transparency to committee members, and accurately describes the state of the enterprise business risk environment. Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, controls, and training materials for process participants.

This role requires strong leadership, influencing, and strategic vision capabilities, as well as strong collaboration and organizational skills to coordinate the efforts of many partners and ensure timely delivery. Requires extensive forensic business analysis skills to derive key insights and excellent written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for executive communication.

Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop direct reports and support other team members as needed.
  • Develop, continuously enhance, and actively solicit the team vision and objectives with team members, business partners, and leadership.
  • Provide centralized support of committee processes and content production, including coordination with all stakeholders and key contacts, business analysis and quality assurance of all content.
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve audit-ready processes with robust documentation and appropriate evidence retention.
  • Collaborate with key enterprise business partners to identify high-value reporting opportunities that meet or exceed regulatory expectations.
  • Develop and implement preventative controls over committee reporting processes, ensuring quality, accuracy, and transparency of data and processes.

  

Minimum Qualifications

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Communications, or related.
  • 8+ years of experience in Consumer Financial Services / Banking, Risk / Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Agile, Lean / Six Sigma, Quantitative, Computer Science, Management Science, or related.
  • In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in Consumer Financial Services / Banking, Risk / Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Agile, Lean / Six Sigma, Quantitative, Computer Science, Management Science, or related

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Communications, or related.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-21-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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.