Senior Business Strategy Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Strategy Coordinator to join our team at Discover. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in supporting the Senior Manager and Chief of Staff in driving business growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and escalate risk and business partner engagement within the day-to-day role to management.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process discipline and innovation by partnering with corporate risk management and/or other cross-functional teams.
  • Support Compliance teams and other business partners as part of internal audit, external exam management, integration work, and other regulatory requests.
  • Provide logistical support and leadership for various activities intended to set strategic direction and maintain alignment within the business.
  • Manage all aspects of department-wide projects.
  • Support the Chief of Staff in planning and coordinating department-wide initiatives to improve employee experience.
  • Lead the design and execution of event planning, including recognition events, town halls, volunteer days, and leadership meetings.
  • Lead improvement initiatives through approval processes and implementation.
  • Provide communication support and responses for events, announcements, and business meetings.
  • Lead the online management and communication of internal intranet sites, including content development, updates, and the identification of opportunities to increase engagement.
  • Develop and update presentations for various senior internal and external audiences.
  • Perform ad-hoc strategy and analysis work that cannot be easily done or found, including research, analysis of P&Ls, and compilation of results across the organization.
  • Own and manage business-wide programs and special projects, including end-to-end program design and support.
  • Manage officer-level leadership meetings for the business unit, including facilitating the meeting, managing the agenda, capturing and distributing follow-ups, and actively focusing on improving the productivity of leadership forums.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or a related field.
  • In lieu of education, 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or a related field.

About Discover

Discover is a leading digital banking and payments company that values what makes you unique. We offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility, including paid parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, and health savings account, STD, life, LTD, and AD&D, recognition program, education assistance, commuter benefits, family support programs, and employee stock purchase plan. Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com.



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