VP, Regulatory Advisory

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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:

Under direction of the VP, Associate General Counsel, this role takes part in all aspects of the advisory process of complex legal and regulatory issues and works closely with senior management to execute on financial and strategic advice across a variety of transactions for corporate clients. Further, this role is responsible for building strong stakeholder relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture, which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and the company.

Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Advise business clients on strategic and complex issues and requirements applicable to assigned role such as on new initiatives, compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, contract review and analysis, training, corrective actions, risk and issues raised in governance committees. Identifies, assesses, communicates, and provides oversight and strategic guidance on new or proposed legal and regulatory requirements, emerging legal and regulatory risks and trends.

• Supports the Chief Legal Officer and Office of the Corporate Secretary on Board matters and attends Board and Committee meetings as needed. Assists with special projects and initiatives, as well as audit and regulatory action plans and responses.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D Law Degree

• 15+ years of regulatory experience, in-house or outside counsel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of regulatory, outside, or in-house counsel or related.

• Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: prudential banking matters, consumer financial services (including credit card, mortgage, student loans and deposit products), capital markets transactions

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-06-2023. 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 to . 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)