Discover
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
Riverwoods, IL
Hybrid

2021 General Business MBA Internship Program

Sorry, this job was removed at 6:07 a.m. (CST) on Monday, March 29, 2021
Find out who's hiring in Chicago.
See all Internships jobs in Chicago
Apply
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

At Discover, you will never stop learning. We are looking for people driven by purpose, who want to help us change the game in financial services. We were founded in 1986, and now have over 16,000 employees. Together we are dedicated to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better and save more for a brighter financial future. 

By joining us, you will be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are as focused on our employees as we are on our customers – and we have been consistently awarded for both. Be the reason we help millions of people build a brighter financial future, and achieve yours along the way.

Job Description

What Our Internship Provides

  • 12-week paid summer internship
  • A housing stipend for the summer (if eligible)
  • Strategic and impactful project assignments that support the company's key objectives and priorities
  • A team of resources to assist with training and career development
  • Exposure to managers and leaders with excellence in business acumen
  • Real time and consistent feedback
  • Opportunities to interact with and present to executive leadership team
  • Group activities, including networking events and volunteer activities
  • Dedicated program managers and knowledgeable mentors
  • Establish career connections with fellow interns
  • Opportunity for career advancement and success

How You’ll Do It

  • MBA Internship opportunities are available across Discover; within Consumer Banking, U.S. Card, Payments Services, Corporate Risk Management, and Credit Operations and Decision Management. There are a variety of functional areas including: Analytics, Business Development, Business Risk and Compliance, Collections, Consumer Insights and Market Research, Customer Experience, Marketing (i.e. Acquisition, Brand Communications, Customer Experience, Strategy), Operations (i.e. Acquisition, Servicing, Strategy), Process Improvement, Product Management, and Product Strategy.
  • Lead the development of a solution to a business problem utilizing strategic problem solving techniques and thought leadership.
  • Manage relationships with related business partners and ensure that projects are delivered in a timely manner, using a variety of techniques to understand key stakeholder concerns and gain buy in.
  • Create content, develop rationale and deliver/facilitate presentations to communicate initiative results and project proposals to both key stakeholders and leadership team.
  • Establish a strong understanding of the business and bring fresh ideas to improve processes and generate efficiencies with a strong customer focus throughout.
  • Apply different sources and tools for manipulating data to achieve key insights and conclusions for determining business solutions.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year College or University
  • Currently pursuing MBA Degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3 years full-time work experience
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic and/or extracurricular experiences
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate ideas effectively into stories which establish clear priorities and drive strategic decisions
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with and influence employees at all levels
  • Ability to resolve ambiguity and analyze data to surface insights
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access)
  • Knowledge of operation/workflow tools: Visio, PMP certificate, Lean Six Sigma, JIRA, Rally
  • Business Analytics focused: exposure to SQL, Python, SAS
  • Digital marketing certifications (e.g. Google AdWords, Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Operates as a team player

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.

See More
Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

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

More Jobs at Discover

Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.
Learn more about DiscoverFind similar jobs like this