Principal Business Analyst (multiple openings) - IHM

About This Role

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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:

Employer:            DFS Services LLC

Job Title:              Principal Business Analyst (multiple openings)

  

Job Location:       Riverwoods, IL

Job Type:              Full Time 

Duties: Responsible for analysis and design of business systems. Typical steps include: diagnosis of need and the development of a related requirement specification, system development planning, creation and implementation of a test plan, on-going project oversight during the development phase and comparison of the solution delivered with the original specifications. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Project Management, Business, Information Technology or related field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in an Operations Research Analyst-related occupation.

Position Required Skills: Utilizing Data Monitoring Tools like Splunk for indexing, data mining, alerting and observing; Querying (SQL, DB2, SPL, and Snowflake), Cloud Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence (AWS), Job Scheduling applications (Autosys), Continuous Integration & continuous delivery (GitHub, Jenkins, and Ansible), and OS (UNIX); Capturing requirements and creating detailed user stories with acceptance criteria using tools like JIRA and Rally; Programming languages like Java, Python, and Cobol to understand technical details and leverage them for product requirements, design and documentation; Collaborating with cross functional teams to understand their business requirements, perform end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentation to multiple levels of leadership, and creating visual displays of quantitative information; Documentation requirements & recommending improvements to work processes to increase efficiency; and Communicating complex data concepts & results to stakeholders (both technical and non-technical audiences).

Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program 

Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $138,715 to $153,400. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. 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. 

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website by clicking on “Apply Now.”

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-21-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

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

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• 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, a division of Capital One, N.A., 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)

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.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.