Lead Financial Analyst - Global Deal Advisory

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:

What You’ll Do

• Be a key part of the Payment Services Financial Analysis team where you will work closely with relationship managers across the globe to evaluate strategic opportunities with leading financial institutions and emerging FinTech’s.

• The right candidate enjoys influencing investment decision making and developing financial strategies through white space thinking and relationship building.

• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

• Provides management with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, new partnerships, and channel expansion.

• Develops profitability analyses and projections to support deal flow and partner negotiations.

• Analyzes investment trade-offs to understand financial implications and influence actions.

• Develops and enhances financial models. Improves forecasting accuracy and drives business insights.

• Provide management with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, pricing changes, and channel and segment expansions. 

• Performs competitive analyses to drive strategic insights and actions.

• Participates in strong risk management culture.

• Translate business opportunities and issues into financial analyses. 

• Develop business cases with recommendations to management. 

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or related field

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Master's degree in finance, business, or related field

• 4+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or related field

• Experience with data aggregation and analysis

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-16-2024. 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:

• 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.