Principal HR Business Risk & Control Program Specialist

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:

Responsible for developing and executing risk programs to identify, measure, monitor, manage and report key operational, compliance and other risk types within Human Resources. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities 

• Monitors complex risk and control environment and identifies solutions to improve control effectiveness. Develops test plans and performs control testing in a timely manner.

• Responsible for the coordination of timely execution of essential HR Business Risk operational processes including, but not limited to, business continuity planning, exam management and records retention.

• Participates in strategic risk programs that assesses current and emerging risks associated with legal, regulatory and other risk related exposures.

• Engages in the development of root cause analysis and action plans for issues identified through exams and testing. Monitors the remediation efforts to ensure effective and timely closure.

• Develops complex risk monitoring and reporting to the business process owners, where applicable.

• May mentor more junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications 

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field. 

• 6+ years of experience in Risk operations, internal controls, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications 

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

• 8+ years of experience in Risk operations, internal controls, finance, or related field.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-20-2023. 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 $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. 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:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does 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. (Know Your Rights)