Discover
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Riverwoods, IL
Hybrid

Lead Pricing Specialist

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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  

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 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.

Job Description

Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most

recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of

the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover card, America’s cash

rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit thought its direct banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchant cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation’s largest ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payment network with acceptance in 190 countries and territories.

Discover’s vision is to be the leading direct bank and payments partner and its mission is to help people

spend smarter, manage debt better and save more so they achieve a bright financial future. 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 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.

The Global Pricing Team is responsible for optimally pricing network products and services, driving revenue growth and merchant acceptance throughout the organization. To do this, the team collaborates with internal partners to manage a pipeline of pricing initiatives and requests, ensuring all requests are evaluated in a consistent manner which includes audit, risk and governance oversight. When designing pricing strategies, the team also contemplates internal and external competitive benchmarks, potential partner reactions and cross-functional implications. Lastly, the team is responsible for the successful execution and implementation of these pricing strategies, taking into consideration system development needs, and internal and external communication and training requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in cross-functional teams to solve business problems using pricing solutions, collaborating and coordinating with internal stakeholders to make recommendations.
  • Assist in the development of robust pricing strategies and policies for various partnerships – most specifically the Diners Club and Global Acceptance partners.
  • Stay abreast of competitive pricing trends and utilize knowledge for policy recommendations as well as analytics, client, and product strategies and risk assessment.
  • Assist in the development of pricing systems, platforms and process improvements by
    • Conducting analyses to identify and prioritize pricing solutions that will generate revenue and increase operational excellence
    • Outlining design and user requirements to Operation teams and Product Owners
    • Overseeing implementation of solutions
  • Support project management efforts within Global Pricing (e.g. Network Releases)
    • Assistinging in the definition of project scope, goals and timelines
    • Tracking of project status and deliverables
  • Develop pricing strategies for new and evolving products and services, particularly focusing on tokenization, authentication, fraud management and data services.
  • Continuously search for, gather and synthesize external data on competitive practices to enable benchmarking and to inform pricing strategies and policies. Develop a comprehensive database for reference.
  • Effectively communicate pricing changes to internal colleagues. Partner with these colleagues to persuasively communicate these pricing changes to issuing and acquiring partners.
  • Develop strong, collaborative working relationships with Global Pricing, Operations, Project Management, International Markets and the Global Acceptance teams.
  • Assist in the delivery and implementation of the procedures and business rules required to support stated pricing policies, as well as the documentation and communication of policy both internally and externally.
  • Establish, document and formalize processes and controls to drive greater operational efficiencies and excellence for critical initiatives and deliverables. Address risks and opportunities with existing procedures.
  • Responsible for delivering the procedures and business rules required to support stated policy, as well as the documentation and communication of policy both internally and externally.
  • Collaborates with management and other key business area decision makers to identify and solve a variety of issues, clarify management objectives, and ensure successful implementation of chosen solutions.
  • Manage and track policy, volume, and revenue performance by partner and enterprise-wide.
  • Perform quantitative analyses on internal data (e.g. xx, yy, zz) and external data (e.g. industry research, analyst reports, zz) sources to develop these robust pricing strategies and policies.
  • Deliver interchange and network fee solutions and strategies for various products and industries. Support and guide Discover staff through these proposed interchange and network solutions.
  • Presents the results of mathematical modeling and data analyses to management or other key business area decision makers.
  • Performs thorough, detailed, and precise financial and mathematical analysis or visual representations of business initiatives/problems in support of the identification of pricing proposals, solutions, or performance monitoring.

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

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years of experience in Pricing, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Analytics
  • Deep Excel expertise

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Pricing, Strategy, Accounting, Business, Marketing
  • 4+ years of experience in payment services, transaction processing, project management, consulting, or similar work environment(s) with a dynamic scope of work.
  • MBA
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize issues and identify the best solution out of many options.
  • Track record of creativity in problem solving and flexibility in adapting to new requirements as their role evolves.
  • Analytical acumen with the ability to effectively synthesize insights from quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Project management experience in a high profile, deadline driven environment with the ability to coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects preferred.
  • Aptitude for researching and evaluating industry practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills—capable and comfortable with developing and providing well-structured communications, presentations, and reporting to all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a "peer" with functions.
  • Highly proficient in Excel and other spreadsheet tools.
  • Extremely strong organization and project management skills. Strong attention to detail.
  • Intellectual curiosity related to payments and/or Fintech.
  • Ability to effectively move through a matrixed organization.
  • Strong problem solver with ability to prioritize issues and identify the best solution
  • Ability to track record of creativity in problem solving and flexibility in adapting to new requirements as the role evolves.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills—capable and comfortable with developing and providing well-structured communications, presentations, and reporting to all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a "peer" with functions.
  • Ability to quickly develop an understanding of Discover's strategic and operational priorities, especially with respect to the management of pricing and other network management issues.
  • Highly proficient in Excel and other spreadsheet tools.
  • Extremely strong organization and project management skills. Strong attention to detail. 
  • Intellectual curiosity related to payments and/or Fintech.
  • Ability to effectively move through a matrixed organization.
  • Analytical acumen with the ability to effectively synthesize insights from quantitative and qualitative data.

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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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