Discover

Lead Compliance Specialist (Quality Reviews)

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Riverwoods, IL

Job Description

Discover. A brighter future.

With Discover, youll have the chance to make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies. From Day 1, youll do meaningful work youre passionate about, with the support and resources you need for success. We value what makes each employee unique and provide a collaborative, team-based culture that gives everyone an opportunity to shine. Be the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future, while building the future you want, here at Discover.

Job Description



What Youll Do

Help management maintain and enhance department or functional units in support of the overall compliance program.

Collaborate with management to identify compliance issues and corrective action plans and communicate the scope and severity of identified concerns to the applicable level of management.

How Youll Do It

* Execute Quality reviews by inspecting compliance testing and validation documentation to confirm information and execution align to Procedural and Program requirements
* Confirm compliance testing and validation processes are executed in accordance with Corporate Risk Management Policy and Standard requirements
* Identify enhancement opportunities to continue improving the quality review processes and methodology; execute quality reviews in accordance with existing quality review framework
* Maintain on-going communication with Program Office and Risk Testing Management on the status and results of the Quality Reviews performed
* Review and perform control and transactional testing to confirm executed accurately and agree with documented conclusions. Provide effective challenge on existing Risk Testing processes and/or identify where there may be gaps/risk or enhancement opportunities
* Assist in obtaining and developing content for presentations for committee reporting.
* Assist in development and monitoring of quality review and other Risk Testing metrics
* Create and maintain high standard work product and supporting documentation
* Communicate results and/or concerns verbally and in writing.
* Execute assigned tasks within the defined timeframe; proactively communicate potential delays if deadlines at risk
* Evaluate, monitor and/or test the adequacy of Risk Testing processes and practices with respect to risks, controls, and regulatory requirements, and identification of gaps and issues.
* Assist more senior compliance professionals in evaluating the adequacy of business policies, procedures, training and reference materials, system and manual processes, and provides support for research of regulatory requirements.
* Assist Principal Director in discrete portions of larger projects.

Qualifications Youll Need

The Basics

* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, legal, or related field
* 4+ years of experience in compliance, financial services, and/or risk
* In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in testing, quality assurance, and/or audit

Bonus Points If You Have

* 6+ years of experience in compliance, financial services, and/or risk
* Strong understanding of compliance testing/monitoring (e.g. developing a sound testing review and sampling methods)
* Former regulatory financial examiner experience
* Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
* Certified Internal Auditor
* Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

US Benefits

Work Perks:

* 24-Hour Nurse Hotline & Telehealth Services
* 7 Paid Holidays
* Adoption Assistance
* Annual Flu Shots
* Commuter Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Work Environment
* Group Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
* Healthy Eating Program
* Legal Assistance Plan
* Mothers Rooms
* Onsite Emotional Health Counselors
* Onsite Fitness Centers
* Onsite Weight Watchers at Work
* Paid Parental Leave
* Professional and Leadership Development Programs
* Recognition Program
* Service Anniversary Awards
* Tuition Reimbursement

Health:

* Annual health Evaluation and Health Coaching
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
* Life and Accident Insurance
* Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
* Onsite Health Services Center with Nurse Practitioner

Financial Wellness:

* 401(k) Savings Plan with Fixed and Matching Contributions
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Financial Engines
* Financial Wellness for You Learning Programs

UK Benefits

* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* Annual Incentive Scheme
* Up to 25 days annual leave per calendar year
* Private Health Care is a taxable benefits
* Annual health assessments
* Flexi Fridays
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Perks @ Work
* Ride to Work (Cycle Scheme)
* Season Ticket loan
* You Care We Share (Charity program that has matching contributions)
* Volunteering Hours
* Study Leave (5 days)
* EAP- Employee Assistance Program
* Dental plan (Taxable benefit)

Discover

Riverwoods, IL

Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, operates as a direct banking and payment services company in the United States. The Direct Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; and other consumer products and services, including private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, and other consumer lending, as well as deposit products, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts, checking accounts, and individual retirement arrangement certificates of deposit.

The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE network, an automated teller machine, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and provides card acceptance services; and Discover Network that processes transactions for Discover-branded credit and debit cards, as well as provides payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.

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