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Riverwoods, IL
Hybrid

1st Line Compliance Risk Subject Matter Expert

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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  Responsible for ensuring that critical Card and Bank legal and compliance risks are tested by the 1st line Testing Utility Team and driving strategies to address gaps. Responsible for developing the annual testing plan for 1st line testing, completing risk assessments, ensuring issues are appropriately tiered and remediated. Researches emerging regulatory risks and reports recommendations and observations to senior management. Oriented toward preventing consumer harm, detecting consumer harm, and ensuring compliance issues are properly remediated.Responsibilities

  • Works with process owners and General Managers on requirements of relevant regulations, company policies and standards related to risk and control testing. Ensures effective identification and implementation of remediation efforts to manage compliance risks and control standards. Monitors the risk and control environment for weaknesses and identifies solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls. Conducts regular risk assessments on Card and Bank products to ensure the appropriate risks are identified for testing. Oversees timely development and completion of annual Testing Utility plan.
  • Works with process owners and General Managers on the requirements of company policies and standards related to Risk Reporting, Consumer Impacting Events and Issues Management. Manages timely, accurate creation and distribution of CIEs, and monthly risk reports; discusses results and trends with DFS leaders. Oversees the timely completion of consumer remediation projects Ensures a detailed escalation plan is in place for risk issues and leveraged when necessary.
  • Completes complex projects for both Card and Bank processes to ensure all relevant Compliance risk are appropriately identified and tested and provide relevant reporting on progress.
  • Develops metrics, standard work and SLA’s for the business units supported to ensure timely completion of projects.

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in Financial Services, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management Operations areas, or related field
  • In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, Vendor Management areas, or related field

Preferred QualificationsIf we had our say, we’d also look for:

  • 10+ years of experience in Financial Services, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management Operations areas, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in People Management
  • Certification in RMS – Certified Risk Management Professional, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

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What are Discover Perks + Benefits

Discover Benefits Overview

Start enjoying great benefits Day 1 — We support you with the same dedication we bring to all of our customers. Our comprehensive benefits package features first-class insurance, financial planning support and excellent perks designed to help you reach your goals and live a rich, healthy life.

Check out more of our amazing employee benefits at mydiscoverbenefits.com

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Discover’s business is built on helping people, and we invest in the community (Blessing Backpacks, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers/Sisters) to demonstrate our commitment to a brighter future.
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
You can open a separate Health Care FSA (HCFSA) and contribute up to $2,650 tax-free from your paycheck to reimburse yourself for eligible out-of-pocket expenses.
Disability insurance
Employees receive Short-Term Disability Insurance at no cost.
Dental insurance
Discover offers two dental plan options — Standard and Premier — both are administered by MetLife.
Vision insurance
Discover offers two vision plan options — Standard and Premier through VSP.
Health insurance
Discover offers a variety of medical plans for you and eligible family members, so that you can choose the benefit plan that suits your needs.
Life insurance
As a Discover employee, you receive Basic Life Insurance of one times your HWEE (up to $500,000) at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Purchase medical coverage at a discounted rate for your beloved family pet. The more pets you insure, the greater the discount.
Wellness programs
Help balance your work and personal life with a wide variety of free and discounted resource and referral services including family and relationship counseling and financial guidance.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
You may elect to contribute 1% to 30% of your eligible base salary, commissions and bonus on a pre-tax basis, up to IRS limits every year.
401(K) matching
Discover matches up to 6% of the pre-tax contributions you make to the 401(k) Plan.
Employee stock purchase plan
The ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase shares of Discover common stock through payroll deductions at a 5% discount.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Discover helps eligible employees and their families with the costs of adoption by reimbursing certain expenses.
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Discover has a Paid Time Off of 4 to 5 Weeks of paid time per year.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Discover provides 7 paid holidays.
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
When you enroll in the Commuter Benefits Program at WageWorks, you’ll save on taxes on mass-transit passes, parking and other eligible expenses.
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Discover has fitness centers and Weight Watchers® programs at all five major locations.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Discover provides tuition reimbursement and a full-ride bachelor's degree program for select online degree programs.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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