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Lead Business Controls Specialist

Riverwoods, IL, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2024

💰 $127,900/yr($75,500/yr – $127,900/yr)

About the role

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:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

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.

What You’ll Do

Regular assessment and monitoring of business processes for areas of risk and opportunities. This includes creating process flows, procedure reviews, process testing, pinpointing procedure or compliance fails and their root causes, as well as analyzing defects and complaints related to the process. Provide management with reporting on process testing, recommendations to policy/procedures to enhance process or mitigate risk, and complete adds, changes or rewrites of business controls to reduce risk while optimizing business processes.

How You’ll Do It

Formulate controls, control mapping, and audit responses in conjunction with BRIC and Business VP and Director. This includes control design reviews, coordinating annual assessment processes, internal and external audit and ensure business agrees with control risk ratings.
Complete monthly testing of processes and controls and assess compliance with procedures and controls related to high legal, compliance and operational risk processes.
Report monthly testing results, trends, remediation, and root cause reviewed to management including opportunities identified within the processes for policies, procedures, and control enhancements.
Complete TPRM for business vendors.
Complete BCP plan updates, tests, team training, and items assigned by BCP team.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
4+ years of experience in Banking Management/Banking Compliance/Regulatory Compliance/Quality Review or related field
In lieu of education, 6+ years of experience in Banking Management/Banking Compliance/Regulatory Compliance/Quality Review or related field

Bonus Points If You Have

Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, or related field
6+ years of experience in Banking Management/Banking Compliance/Regulatory Compliance/Quality Review or related field
1+ years of experience in People Management
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-25-2024. 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 $127,900.00. 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: