Senior Principal, Process Management

at Discover in Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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:

Responsible for establishing an integrated framework for managing risk through the discipline of “Knowing your Processes”. Primarily responsible for establishing standards and oversight for Process Leaders/Owners to truly know their processes, their risks, and the associated control environment. Develops requirements for executing Process Management within the Risk Management system-of-record. Promotes a process management mindset to support the effective management of risk. Partners with Change Management, Issue Management, Enterprise Risk Testing, and Corporate Risk Management (CRM) teams to ensure cross-functional alignment. Enables prioritization of process management activity across business units through a risk-based lens.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management

Responsibilities

· Ensures development and maintenance of Process Inventory across the enterprise, and the associated Process Taxonomy

· Establishes Risk Management roles and responsibilities for Process Leaders/Owners

· Ensures Process Management integration with various risk assessments, including the integration with Risk Assessable Units (RAUs)

· Develops methods, tools, training and job aids to “Know your Processes” and to monitor risks and controls

· Develops a coherent data model within the GRC system for processes and risks that support 1st and 2nd line risk program needs

· Ensures alignment with Business Units and Discover Management System (DMS) on Process Management activities and adequate reporting on progress

· Empowers Process Management professionals to demonstrate the Discover Behaviors and advance the principles and practices of sound risk management

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

· 6+ years of experience in Risk Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Management, Engineering

· In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Change Management, Training, Development, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

· Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

· 6+ years of experience in Consumer Finance, Engineering, or Consulting

· Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile and Scrum certification

· Strong project management/process improvement skills

· Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

· Product management experience/skills

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-06-2024. 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) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)

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.