Business Strategy Support Specialist

1 day ago


Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Discover Financial Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Strategy Support Specialist to join our team at Discover Financial Services. 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 mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement operational risk management programs, strategies, and performance updates to support business targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process discipline and innovation, partnering with corporate risk management and cross-functional teams to address high-impact topics and initiatives.
  • Support operational risk program teams and business partners in internal audit, external exam management, integration work, and regulatory requests, providing thought leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise.
  • Develop and oversee committee materials, executive-level reports, and department-wide projects, ensuring timely response to appropriate channels.
  • Support the Chief of Staff in planning and coordinating department-wide initiatives to improve employee experience.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or Finance.
  • 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or related experience.
  • In lieu of education, 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Initiative Owner, Analysis, Research, Communications, or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters in Business Administration, Management, or Finance.
  • 6+ years of experience in Risk Management.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).
What We Offer
  • Competitive base pay ranging from $88,500 to $149,000.
  • Additional incentives as part of a market-competitive total compensation package.
  • A range of benefits, 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.


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