Senior Manager Operational Risk Oversight Risk Operations

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:

How You’ll Do It

• Manage a team that develops and is accountable for the operational risk oversight program. Provide support, coaching, development opportunities, feedback, and counsel to all team members. Manage the development of team members by defining and assigning goals, conducting periodic coaching and feedback reviews, and administering annual performance evaluations.

• Defines and executes the risk-based approach to independent risk assessments and oversight for the business.

• Defines the monitoring and testing strategy to ensure effective oversight of the business and leverages the results from NFRM Testing COE to drive an effective risk and control environment for the business.

• Execute operational risk advisory and effective challenge for programs across the Non-Financial Risk Programs 

• Participate in and engage with business leaders in governance and management committee forums to help drive a culture of effective risk management. 

• Creates and updates status reports of program initiatives, activities, and non-financial risks to management and committees and escalate concerns and successed

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management or related

• 8+ years Law, Risk, or Operations

• 5+ years Experience in first or second line risk, control, or compliance role in a highly regulated financial institution subject to Heightened Standards

• In Lieu of education 12+ years Risk management experience in a highly regulated financial/depository environment with specific focus on operational risk management, internal audit, or related.

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Physical and Cognitive Requirements
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:

• Does this job require remaining in a stationary position, including but not limited to, primarily sitting and standing? Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• Does this job require the ability to move about inside or outside the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job? No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Does this job require the ability to transport physical objects? No
• Primarily, where is this job performed? Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Does this job require the ability to operate equipment or machinery? Select all that apply. Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Does this job require the ability to communicate verbally or in written form? Select all that apply. Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
• Does the job require travel? No

Bonus Points If You Have

• 10+ years Risk management experience in a financial environment with specific focus on operational risk management or internal audit or related
• 2+ years People Management

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

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-21-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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.