Senior Financial Analyst

2 weeks ago


Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Financial Services, Inc. Full time
About the Role:
At Discover Financial Services, Inc., we are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where you can thrive and contribute meaningfully from the outset.

Key Responsibilities:
As a vital member of the Payment Services Financial Analysis team, you will:
  • Collaborate with global relationship managers to assess strategic opportunities with prominent financial institutions and innovative FinTech companies.
  • Influence investment decision-making and craft financial strategies through creative thinking and strong relationship management.
  • Proactively identify and escalate risks and customer-impacting issues to management.

Strategic Contributions:
You will provide management with:
  • Insightful advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, new partnerships, and channel growth.
  • Profitability analyses and forecasts to support deal flow and partner negotiations.
  • Evaluation of investment trade-offs to clarify financial implications and guide actions.
  • Enhanced financial models that improve forecasting accuracy and yield valuable business insights.
  • Competitive analyses to inform strategic insights and initiatives.
  • Development of business cases with actionable recommendations for management.

Qualifications:
Essential:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or a similar field.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or a related field.
  • Experience with data aggregation and analysis.

Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package, including base pay and additional incentives, along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include:
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Recognition Programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

At Discover, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.

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