Principal Regulatory Change Risk

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Job Description:

Leads, maintains and enhances the Legal Organization's Regulatory Change program. Responsible for the oversight of the Legal Library inventory of laws and regulations, Legal's Identification, Communication, Assessment and Planning (ICAP) process. Partner with Attorneys, Corporate Compliance and Business Partners to communicate and implement Regulatory Changes across the Company. Maintains appropriate governance as required by the enterprise-wide risk management programs or initiatives. Ensures data integrity, provide deep analysis, and develop/enhance reporting that drives increased efficiency and effectiveness. This position offers exposure to senior leaders, attorneys and business partners and requires strong thought and results leadership. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and enhance Discover’s Regulatory Change process. Provides ownership and oversight of the Regulatory Change Management process for Regulatory Changes and the Regulatory Library inventory of laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate Discover Behaviors while managing the day-to-day operations of the Regulatory Change processes.
• Monitor, communicate and track state laws applicable to the Company.
• Create and maintain procedures or standards to effectively manage Regulatory Change.
• Identify, implement and/or maintain appropriate controls.
• Oversees technology solutions that impact the Regulatory Change process and lead the use of new and evolving technologies(e.g. GRC, other technologies) and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and maintain actionable reporting and metrics (key risk indicators, key performance indicators).
• Develop and deliver training related to the Regulatory Change process.
• Partner with Attorneys, Corporate Compliance Regulatory Change Management team and Business Partners to ensure timely communication and implementation of Regulatory Changes.
• Position may lead a team of professionals that includes coaching and development, performance management, assignment of responsibilities, and oversight.
• Exercises prudent discretion and independent decision-making capabilities to drive and achieve compliance with laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Provides proactive, timely and comprehensive risk management support to colleagues and assigned business unit clients by providing guidance within a specialized area or particular business activity. Identifies and communicates information to business clients related to assigned SME, and provides strategic guidance on new or proposed requirements, emerging risks and trends to colleagues and business clients.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or relevant field
• 6+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit or related in Financial Services field

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s of Law Degree
• 2+ years of Legal Risk Management, Operations or related- experience
• 2+ years of experience using GRC systems, Tableau, Microsoft Suite

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-26-2023. 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 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)