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Principal Strategic Risk Management - Change Management and New Initiatives

Riverwoods, IL

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Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Responsible for supporting the ongoing development, maintenance, and implementation of the company's Change Management framework. Provides tactical leadership to coordinate and execute the annual Change Management Policy refresh while partnering with stakeholder groups to help define the strategic roadmap for Change Management, including embedding enterprise risk assessment activities. Provides effective challenge of Enterprise Change Management activities and supports risk assessment of new initiatives.

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Responsibilities

  • Facilitates communication and builds effective working relationships with key business stakeholders and risk owners.
  • Supports continuous improvement of change management processes with specific focus on embedding risk assessment activities and aligning to key ERM programs and principles
  • Challenges alignment of change activities with strategic imperatives and competitive positioning
  • Develops aggregate Change Management reporting for ERM stakeholders to support visibility into changes, recommending escalation to governance forums as appropriate
  • Supports Strategic Risk risk assessment for new initiatives and other large changes
  • Provides effective challenge on results of risk assessment for new initiatives and other large changes
  • Assists senior management on ad hoc analysis and reporting

Minimum Qualifications

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Management, Change Management, or related field
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Management, Change Management, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • 6+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Management, Change Management, or related field
  • 2+ years in strategic risk or business strategy role

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-08-2024. 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 $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 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)

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.

Client-provided location(s): Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Job ID: Discover-R34061
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses