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Job Description 

The Industry Relations team is the organization trusted to fulfil leadership positions in Industry Bodies and direct the participation of subject matter experts across Discover Global Network. As part of the Innovation and Emerging Products organization, its remit includes current payment products as well as emerging technologies.

As Principal Payment Industry Relations, you will represent Discover in global industry organizations and be responsible for the analysis of industry developments to help develop recommendations and positions that are aligned with DGN’s product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Represent Discover within industry bodies related to payments and related emerging technologies. Industry Bodies may include technical specification groups as well as trade bodies and membership organisations.

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts in assessment of industry developments.

• Conduct research and analysis of industry developments to identify implications and opportunities. Support the analysis of complex issues to help define a balanced external position.

• As a member of the industry relations team provide input on how industry body participation is adjusted to meet the organizations need.

• Support the execution of an Internal Engagement Strategy ensuring industry developments are effectively communicated across internal teams, including; Product, Legal, Government Relations and regional teams.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business, Information Technology, Social Sciences or similar

• Experience in Payment Product Management or related experience

• Industry participation in payments standards and specifications in such areas as; Open Banking, e-commerce, authentication and IoT

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Social Sciences or similar

• 8+ years Payment Product Management or related

• 5+ years industry participation in payments standards and specifications in such areas as; Open Banking, e-commerce, authentication and IoT

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