Senior Manager, Compliance And Risk

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Job Description:
The Senior Manager is responsible for l eading and managing the first line of defense business risk team. Responsibilities can include developing and managing strategic risk plans/programs that assess current and emerging risks associated with legal, regulatory and other business risk related exposures. The Senior Manager will have responsibility for the support and execution of tasks and actions for the implementation of an enterprise compliance management system which will include Oversight by conducting comprehensive risk assessments, providing risk guidance on new initiatives, enhancing the control environment by strengthening risks, controls, policy/standards/procedures, process mapping, control testing, managing issues and actions, root cause and remediation. Additionally, this position will provide Compliance SME program guidance including partner review advisory, network operating rules, and general risk tolerances. This role regularly communicates and partners with Sr. Leadership including Corporate Risk Management and Business Units. This role also develops and coaches teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manage risk within the teams you oversee.
Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic risk plan/program that assesses current and emerging risks associated with legal, regulatory and other risk related exposures.
• Oversees the completion of risk related initiatives/projects including the implementation of the compliance management system and comprehensive risk assessment .
• Oversees development, implementation and administration control standardization.
• Monitors the risk and control environment for weaknesses and identify solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of controls. Escalates and reports risks/issues timely. Oversees development, implementation and administration control standardization.
• Leads and develops dedicated risk experts.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, or Vendor Management areas, including people management or related
• In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations or Vendor Management areas, including people management or related

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

• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Financial Services, Marketing, Compliance, Internal Audit Operations, or Vendor Management areas, including people management or related
• Partner/Customer review/counterparty/due diligence experience
• Risk based decision making
• Compliance program and enforcement management
• Financial Services regulatory experience eg FDIC, Reg E, Reg II, OFAC, AML
• People leadership experience
• Certification in Control Self Assessment
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Certified Internal Auditor

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Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-21-2024. 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)

Commuter assistance, Paid parental leave, Health savings account, AD&D insurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance