Lead Business Strategy Analyst

4 weeks ago

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

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:
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Supports various stages of strategy development, including but not limited to evaluating and performing analysis for various strategy, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Conducts components of analysis, including research on the market landscape, financial analysis, and due diligence. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support aspects of strategy development, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Fosters a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management
Responsibilities

  • Research and investigate industry trends and opportunities in support of Discover's strategy by utilizing methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Works on problems and projects of diverse scope related to developing business strategies and objectives.
  • Conducts analysis on business opportunities and business projects.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support processes related to strategy development and required due diligence.
  • Supports development of presentation materials regarding opportunities, analysis, and or transactions and recommendations to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Management.
  • 2+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or Management.
  • 1+ year of experience in payments, financial services, or related field.

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127, Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at .
What are you waiting for? Apply today
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
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