About This Role

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

• Drive proactive financial analytics to influence Card business decision making.

• Develop and coach team to identify, manage, and escalate risk.

• Build near-term and long-range financial plans in alignment with the company strategic plan development to support Board of Directors and executive leadership.

How You’ll Do It

• Lead key driver and profitability forecasts based on external macroeconomic factors, internal trends, and strategy assumptions.

• Execute against a planning framework that fulfills multiple business purposes including forecasting, goal setting, and funding / capital planning.

• Synthesize forecast projections / results analyses and articulate strategic takeaways to business partners and senior leadership.

• Effectively manage a team of analysts, driving cross-functional training opportunities and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with business partners to develop robust financial forecasts, drive insightful analysis, and identify areas of risk/opportunity.

• Provide financial analytical support of monthly financial close and earnings preparations, review and report on actual results and variances to forecasts.

• Perform detailed competitive analyses to drive strategic insights and actions.

• Partner with Financial Modeling and Corporate Risk Management to continuously enhance modeling robustness and address limitations/findings.

• Continuously invest in process and reporting effectiveness drive accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

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

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

• 2+ years of experience in people management

Bonus Points If You Have:

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

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

• 3+ years of experience in people management

• Demonstrated ability to balance attention to detail with task prioritization.

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills

• Proven track record of process ownership and enhancement

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Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $100,500.00 to $170,100.00. 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)