Senior Manager Business Strategy

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:

As the Chief of Staff for Card Portfolio team, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership team with planning, communicating, and executing on strategic objectives. You will develop and coach teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manage risk within the teams you oversee.  This highly visible role requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills and thriving in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Provides visibility and transparency into status of initiatives across the company, cascading relevant information to department leaders.

• Provides logistical support and leadership for many of the activities intended to set strategic direction and maintain alignment within the business.

• Leads Compliance-related initiatives for the department, including CMS Improvement Plan activities, Process Management deliverables, etc.

• Collaborates with Consumer Banking Chief of Staff team on annual planning and other key initiatives across the line of business.

• Manages departmental meetings and events as well as leadership forums to align stakeholders, drive work, and remove obstacles.

• Develops strategic, executive-level presentations to communicate critical updates regarding business performance.

• Creates frameworks to drive consistent processes across all Product Families within the department.

• Provides overall direction and support to the leadership team in defining, prioritizing, driving, and monitoring major initiatives.

• Leads strategic initiatives including process improvements, financial analysis, business performance and employee engagement.

• Leads and develops a team to address strategic business issues.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Communications, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in Finance, Marketing, Operations, General Business Management, or related field

• 2+ years of managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Communications, or related field

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-10-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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