Senior Business Risk Control Specialist
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
Senior Business Risk Control Specialist
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Job ID 363396
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.
Responsibilities relate to compliance and operational risk/control activities that may include risk assessments, control workflow/systems, control testing, monitoring complaints, third-party risk management, exam management, and risk reporting.
Responsibilities
Ensures effective identification and implementation of controls to manage operational, financial, and compliance risks. Controls workflow/systems: develops and implements job aids, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient execution of policies and procedures and risk and control identification. Control Testing: responsible for executing control testing to ensure that controls are appropriately designed and works to identify control or procedural gaps. Mitigates Third Party Risk: implements third-party management risk activities and initiatives to support the business unit. Ensures all business unit third parties undergo appropriate due diligence and monitoring and have appropriate contract provisions.
Manages and analyzes key risk metrics within the organization. Identifies negative trends and supports business partners in root-cause analysis and action planning.
Acts as a key liaison for assigned teams when undergoing regulatory exams, internal compliance reviews, and internal audits. Manages requests for information or documentation, and keeps management apprised of exam status and leading action-planning activities for any findings that may arise. Analyzes data, provides insights on trends, makes recommendations, and tracks remediation efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, Vendor Management areas, or related field
In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, Vendor Management areas, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
4+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, Vendor Management areas, or related field
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And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.
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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.
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.