Associate Compliance Analyst

At Discover, you will never stop learning. We are looking for people driven by purpose, who want to help us change the game in financial services. We were founded in 1986, and now have over 16,000 employees. Together we are dedicated to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better and save more for a brighter financial future. 

By joining us, you will be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are as focused on our employees as we are on our customers – and we have been consistently awarded for both. Be the reason we help millions of people build a brighter financial future, and achieve yours along the way.

Job Description:

The PULSE Risk & Compliance Team applies our diverse skills and perspective towards empowering business leaders to navigate a complex Risk and Compliance landscape. We are communicators, analysts, and drivers of action. We prioritize learning from one another as we deliver results. We pride ourselves on translating those learnings into results, improving the overall risk landscape. We decipher regulatory jargon, assess financial impacts, and clarify murky requirements. As a Compliance Analyst, you will have a chance to apply a passion for problem-solving passion every day. 

What You'll Do
This role is responsible for performing risk assessment projects and processes, managing all aspects of an assessment including: process review, mitigating activities assessment, and identifying innovation spaces. The Associate Compliance Analyst will work with in close coordination with Risk and Compliance experts in Payment Services and partner with team members and stakeholders to identify innovation space and drive action. This position actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. 
 
How You'll Do It

Perform risk assessment activities. Gather assessment requirements and applicable business materials. Define project scopes and objectives. Gather project requirements. Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. 

Effectively communicate the status of risk assessments to leadership. 

Identify risk innovation opportunities, develop action plans to implement and drive delivery. 

Drive risk team alignment on risk methodology. 

Qualifications You'll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences; Statistics or related field 

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
  Ability to communicate verbally.
  Ability to communicate in written form.
  Travel up to 10% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

Communication: Ability to distill complex subject matter into understandable language while keeping the core message. Have you ever had to explain an advanced course to a friend or family member? 

Team Collaboration: Experience participating in team or communal activities. Leadership experience is a plus. Collaboration is a must. 

Learner Mindset: Demonstrated passion for expanding knowledge, asking relevant questions, and embracing challenges.  

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Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-09-2025. 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 role is $65,000.00 annually. 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
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• 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 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)

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.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.