Principal Business Risk Control Specialist

Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
Principal Business Risk Control Specialist Location Riverwoods, IL : 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. : At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people , and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. This individual will have a wide range of responsibilities as part of a team responsible for identifying risk in the Marketing universe and driving strategies to manage it. This person will also liaise with the enterprise-wide Legal, Compliance and Corporate Risk functions. This person will develop business-unit specific approaches and ensure accurate and timely implementation across all risk management disciplines and all areas in the Marketing organization. This individual will direct the business compliance and operational risk/control activities within marketing , which may include risk assessment, controls, procedure documentation, process design, control workflow/systems, reporting, testing, remediation , and thir d- party management. This includes education and training for business partners to ensure compliance with , and implementation of , all U.S. federal and state rules, regulations , and regulatory trends. This individual will evaluate current operations across all Marketing business units to identify areas for enhancements and work with business partners to implement these processes. It will be this person's responsibility to understand how legal, technology , and business process changes are implem ented within each business unit and evaluate potential impacts. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. Responsibilities Risk and Control Management Provide s education and monitor s Marketing employees on the requirements of company policies and standards related to risk and control ownership, the development and execution of new products and services , and control testing . Develops and implements job aids and tools to facilitate efficient completion of policy and standard requirements . Ensure s effective identification and implementation of controls to manage operational, financial , and compliance risks . Act s as subject matter expert on efficient processes to maintain an accurate library of Marketing's risks and controls. M anage s independent post-launch oversight of initiatives and report results to Marketing executive management . Oversee s timely completion of control design reviews and compliance risk assessments . M onitor s the risk and control environ ment for weaknesses and identifies solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls . Oversee s timely completion of annual control testing (BUTM) plan . Risk Analysis and Reporting Provides education and monitor s Marketing employees on the requirements of company policies and standards related to Risk Reporting, Operational Risk Events, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Complaints , and Issues Management . Oversee s the development and implementation of job aids and tools to facilitate efficient completion of policy and standard requirements . Manage s timely , accurate creation and distribution of OREs, complaints data , and monthly risk reports; discuss es results with DFS Senior Leadership . Oversee s timely completion of consumer remediation projects . Ensure s a detailed escalation plan is in place for risk issues and leveraged when necessary . Oversight Assist s Senior Manager or Director with oversight of larger team via periodic coaching and review of work for employees . P roject Management Complete s complex projects in the areas of Exam Management, Control Workflow and Standardization Solutions, Business Continuity Planning, Corporate and Departmental Continuous Improvement . Develop s , implement s, and administer s control standardization and workflow solutions . Develop s continuous monitoring exception reports for critical business processes . Minimum Qualifications At a minimum, here's what we need from you: Bachelor's Degree in Business , Marketing , or related field 6+ years of experience in Financial S ervices, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations , Vendor Management areas , or related field In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in Financial S ervices, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations , Vendor Management areas , or related field Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $86,500.00 to $145,700.00. 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)
Posted 2025-09-11

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