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Lead Regulatory Risk Management 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  

Responsible for programs to identify, assess, monitor, manage, and report regulatory risks for the company. Implements programs which increase the company's competitive advantage. Analyzes risk information.

Responsibilities 

  • Executes upon established sustainable risk assessment framework, ensuring first-line execution aligns. Supports the business with the development of, and enhancements to, their control environment. 
  • Partners with the business to identify, collect, review, validate, and analyze qualitative and quantitative operational risk data.
  • Implements risk program activities to ensure the enterprise carries out activities according to requirements. 
  • Supports the business with developing requirements for the effective management of regulatory risk events. 
  • Monitors issues and action plans to ensure proper execution against relevant standards and policies. 

Minimum Qualifications 

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Business, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field 
  • 2+ years of experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Business, Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related field 
  • In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related field 

Preferred Qualifications 

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

  • 4+ years of experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Business, Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related field 
  • CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar certification 
  • Project Management Professional 

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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