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Risk Management

Lead Analyst - Technology Risk Management

In-Office: Riverwoods, Illinois
R35637

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:

Monitor and manage Technology Risk by providing enterprise-wide oversight and governance for technology risk management activities within the Company. Assists with the execution of various risk frameworks across the organization by monitoring and reporting on risk activities and framework compliance for identifying, assessing, and reporting on risk related activities. Builds productive working relationships with the technology, risk and operational groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those group. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide quality assurance and effective challenge regarding risk reporting including.  
  • KRIs, incident reporting, committee/sub-committee, and executive reporting.  
  • Identifies key risks and mitigating factors related to technology risk such as  
  • Change Management, Architecture, SDLC, service continuity, cloud services, asset inventory, incident and problem management.  
  • Contribute to the identification, innovation, design, implementation, and maturity of an enterprise technology risk management and governance program.  
  • Provides technology risk oversight and effective challenge (create, coordinate, evaluate & assess): policies, standards, risks and controls, processes and procedures.  
  • Drive effective collaboration across all 3 lines of defense on Technology Risk management related activities. 

Qualifications You’ll Need  

The Basics:   

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, Computer Science or Engineering. 
  • 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related. 
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related. 

Bonus Points If You Have:  

  • 6 + years of Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related. 
  • Certification or License CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, ITIL or similar preferred.  

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-09-2024. 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.

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 HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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