Advanced Analytics Resource Center

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Discover is known for pushing what's possible in the world of financial services. Our Advanced Analytics Resource Center (AARC) is our latest investment in advancing innovation—and careers—in data analytics.

What is AARC?

Fast track your Data & Analytics career

AARC is a center of analytical brilliance where our sharpest minds spark innovation and enable brighter financial futures for our customers. Here, you'll drive intelligent decision-making processes across the business, and leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to solve critical business challenges. At AARC you'll rethink everything you know about the sector, challenge your expertise, and hit the gas pedal on your learning and advancement.

Experience reference guide

Your AARC journey

The AARC provides a unique experience combining Discover's customized analytics training and rotational exposure to different areas for breadth and depth. You'll join a group of professionals that will become your Discover community—and gain exclusive exposure to company leadership at the same time.

Scroll through the panels to learn more about each phase.

Phase 1: Bootcamp

Your first 30 days will be a mixture of both in the classroom and experiential learning. This phase is meant to set you up for success by laying the foundation of your analytical and professional development. This is where you will also be assigned your first project, performance coach, and project supervisor.

Phase 2: Exploration rotations

During your exploration phase, you will have the opportunity to rotate into a business area. During this rotation you will receive business exposure, develop domain knowledge, and, along the way, you will receive targeted training and professional development.

Phase 3: Specialized rotations

In this phase, you will have a specialized rotation in which you will have the opportunity to become integrated into the rotation team. This exposure and support of both your performance coach and rotation supervisor will help you to identify your areas of interest for your post-program role.

Phase 4: AARC placement

If you are on track, you will work with your performance coach and business consultant on your post-program placement. Depending on your post-program placement, your time can be split between both our Riverwoods (HQ) and Chicago (606) offices.

Program benefits

Setting you up for success

Work with experienced technical managers

Participate in an extensive, structured, fast-paced learning curriculum and bootcamp

Develop industry and market knowledge

Engage with your peers to expand knowledge sharing and collaboration

Explore numerous career pathways in analytics, modelling, and data science

Contribute to challenging, meaningful assignments across the business

Learn technical and leadership skills

Find what sparks your passion

How to qualify

We invest in your future

We’re looking for outstanding students and early career professionals who are motivated and curious problem-solvers. The AARC requires:

Current students or professionals in Data Science and Analytics with 0-2 years of experience.
High achievers who are pursuing or have received a degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related fields.
Flexibility to work from the 606 Downtown Chicago Office and Riverwoods HQ

Application process

A step-by-step video guide to kicking off a career with us. For more details on the process, watch this helpful video.

Step 1

Submit your application

Step 2

Join us for an interview

Step 3

Receive your offer (subject to screening)

Step 4

Join our on-boarding experience

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