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Principal Operational Risk and Control Design Specialist
Principal Operational Risk and Control Design Specialist-April 2024
Riverwoods
Apr 26, 2025
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About Principal Operational Risk and Control Design Specialist

  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

  Leads process walk-throughs with functional business partners and 1st and 2nd line Subject Matter Experts ensuring that control design meets internal and professional standards and is aligned with the control design framework. Execute process / control design activities (i.e., working sessions, effective challenge sessions, etc.), including but not limited to: Identification and measurement of relevant risks. Identification and assessment the adequacy of the controls to mitigate these risks, including appropriate coverage of relevant Operational Risks. Identification of opportunities to enhance the control environment (i.e., automated preventative controls, additional monitoring, etc.). Identification of gaps and recommendations on action plans to address these gaps. Lead conversation with business partners and senior leadership to inform of control design review results.Draft comprehensive guidance (Training, Standards, Procedures, etc.) that will be utilized bythe enterprise to ensure a robust control design and risk coverage framework is establishedand adhered to.Serve in a control design advisory roles to 1st line process and control owners and provideguidance on what a good control design look like and best-practices to adhere to theguidance.Guide the enterprise in drafting and maintenance of centralized controls for common risks.Inform the roadmap for GRC/other Tools for 1st line control owners that will help drive further adherence to control design standardIdentify systemic improvement themes across the enterprise by leveraging control design reviews. Support drafting of a comprehensive risk & control summary to highlight conclusions

  Qualifications You'll Need

  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance and Engineering 4+ Compliance, Internal Audit, Business, Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or relatedIn lieu of education, 8+ years in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related

  Bonus Points If You Have

  6+ Compliance, Internal Audit, Business, Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or relatedIn lieu of education, 10+ years in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-25-2023. 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 $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. 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 LeavePaid Time Off401(k) PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings AccountSTD, Life, LTD and AD&DRecognition ProgramEducation AssistanceCommuter BenefitsFamily Support ProgramsEmployee 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)

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