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Discover Director Payments Strategy Development in Riverwoods, Illinois
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Defines and oversees Discover Payment Service's strategy development. Leverages expertise in the payments market landscape to develop and lead critical strategic business initiatives and to identify and execute various business optimization and business growth initiatives including the execution of inorganic business levers.
Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.
Major Responsibilities:
Identifies and develops Discover Payment Service’s strategic objectives and opportunities in support of this strategy
Leads structuring of programs and projects of diverse scope related to advancing Payment Service’s strategy, business objectives, and related initiatives.
Develops recommendations and identifies opportunities; leads presentations (e.g., financial technical analysis) and communications to leadership.
Leads analysis on strategy development and business opportunities, which may include managing the creation of business case / financial models, valuation, deal rationale, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
Leads cross-functional internal teams and external resources to facilitate strategy development and business initiative outcomes. Manages internal and external relationships related to strategy and business opportunity development.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Business Administration and Management
Bachelors Social Sciences
11+ years M&A, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, Consulting, or related
4+ years Payments, Financial Services, or related
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Finance
Masters Engineering
Masters in Business Administration and Management
2+ years People Management or related
10+ years Financial Services, Management Consulting, or related
In Lieu of Education Experience
- 15+ years Financial Services, Management Consulting, or related
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-14-2024. 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 $173,000.00 to $263,400.00. 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 .
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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)
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