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Senior Business Risk Control Specialist

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

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 Responsibilities relate to compliance and operational risk/control activities that may include risk assessments, control workflow/systems, control testing, monitoring complaints, third party risk management, exam management and risk reporting. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. How You’ll Do It Ensures effective identification and implementation of controls to manage operational, financial, and compliance risks; Controls workflow/systems- Develops and implements job aids, tools and processes to facilitate efficient execution of policies & procedures and risk & control identification; Control Testing- Responsible for executing control testing to ensure that controls are appropriately designed and works to identify control or procedural gaps; Mitigates Third Party Risk- implementing third party management risk activities and initiatives to support the business unit. Ensures all business unit third parties undergo appropriate due diligence and monitoring and have appropriate contract provisions. Manages and analyzes key risk metrics within organization. Identifies negative trends and support business partners in root cause analysis and action planning. Acts as a key liaison for assigned teams when undergoing regulatory exams, internal compliance reviews and internal audits. Manages requests for information or documentation, and keeping management apprised of exam status and leading action planning activities for any findings that may arise. Analyzes data, provides insights on trends, makes recommendations and tracks remediation efforts.

Qualifications

You’ll Need The Basics Bachelor’s in business administration, marketing or related field. 2+ Years of experience in financial services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations or Vendor Management areas or related In lieu of education, 6+ years of experience in financial services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations or Vendor Management areas or related Physical And Cognitive Responsibilities: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws: Primarily remain in a stationary position. No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job. Primarily performed indoors in an office setting. Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator. Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form. Travel up to 10% of the time. 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. #Remote #LI-RD Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-04-2024. 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 $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. 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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision) Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation. Discover is a great place to work and our employees are why. You’ll find yourself collaborating with some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals; who reward dedication, value innovation and support growth. At Discover, you can be a reason millions of consumers spend smarter and manage debt better. We are all about people and whatever your background, experience, or goals, you'll find something different here Apply Job!

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