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Job Description:

Responsible for the identification and management of counterparty credit risk of new and existing Payment Services partner relationships across the Discover Global Network for DN, DCI and Pulse including key Acquirers, Issuers, Networks, Processors and Merchants. Responsible for analyzing the credit risk of these partners utilizing detailed financial statement analysis, independently conducting negotiations regarding required mitigation and contract terms. The role is also responsible for providing training and guidance to less experienced team members. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

• Manages project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Sets strategy and leads mitigation discussions through the relationship lifecycle, including bankruptcy. Innovates, closes gaps, streamlines processes, and assists with projects both internal to the team and within Payments Risk.

• Develops and maintains internal tools and databases supporting risk processes. Analyzes the portfolio for financial stability and provides training. Analyzes new business processes to identify where direct and indirect financial risk is present in the transaction flow and mitigates them.

• Collaborates with various subject matter experts (SMEs) within the first line of defense to ensure controls are adequately designed to mitigate operational and compliance risks through process monitoring functions. Serves as a liaison and supports the business unit with consulting and project management reviews. Seeks input from stakeholders who may be affected by changes in new or revised policies and procedures; provides ongoing advice, consultation, and feedback on policies and procedures.

• Collection and follow up to request financial statements for all partners in assigned portfolio.

• Analyzes portfolio of assigned partners for financial stability utilizing detailed financial statement analysis of both US domestic and International partners.

• Evaluates reporting, systems capabilities and develop/maintain procedures. Ensures that documentation and training material is accurate and current.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, International Business, Business Administration and Management or related field

• 2+ years of experience in the Commercial Credit or Acquiring, Payments, or related experience

• 2+ years of analyzing the Financial Statements of businesses using GAAP and/or IFRS

• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Commercial Credit or Banking, Payments or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

• RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional

• Certification in Control Self-Assessment

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-18-2024. 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 $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. 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) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)

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