Strategic Risk Governance Specialist

1 week ago


Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Full time

Job Summary

Discover is seeking an Enterprise Business Risk Analyst to help manage business risk across the organization. As a key member of our risk management team, you will analyze and evaluate risk exposures, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

This role involves working closely with various business units to identify areas of risk and develop targeted solutions. You will also conduct regular risk assessments, update risk profiles, and monitor emerging trends to ensure ongoing risk management.

As an experienced analyst, you will leverage your technical skills and knowledge of risk management principles to drive business growth while maintaining a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and evaluate risk exposures across various business units to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure and enhance overall risk management.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and update risk profiles to ensure ongoing risk management.
  • Monitor emerging trends and regulatory changes to stay up-to-date on risk management best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Management, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, Statistics, or related field.
  • 6+ years in Consumer Financial Services/Banking, Risk/Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, Quantitative, Computer Science, Management Science, or related field.

Salary Range

$91,000.00 - $153,400.00 per year, based on location, relevant experience, education, and skill level.



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