Discover

Lead Data Science Analyst

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



At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. Were all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives. Responsible for solving business problem by leveraging techniques such as advanced data analytics, exception analysis, data visualization and Robotics Process automation. This role will utilize data analytical technique and skills to monitor compliance risks and identify consumer harm. Creates reports and dashboards to closely monitor performance metrics and provide insights.

Responsibilities

* Leads the development and implementation of advanced analytics including prescriptive analytics and machine learning algorithm & recommendation to solve business problems. Operates as a subject matter expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiment, analysis methodology, modeling & application, and financial impact analysis.
* Collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs, formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, analysis, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations. Delivers effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of leadership, creating visual displays of quantitative information.
* Establishes and maintains effective performance tracking; identify improvement opportunity, form hypothesis, proposes, designs and implements tests to drive strategy enhancement and optimization.
* Manages multiple priorities, communicate business performance and project progress to management & business partners.
* Develops and automates reports, iteratively build and prototype dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytical needs. Facilitates implementation of work product and ensure accuracy.
* Consistently follows standard work processes and documentation requirements. Recommends improvement to work processes to increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work.
* Continuously improves technical and leadership skills through training and development.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, heres what we need from you:

* Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, Engineering, or Statistics
* 4+ years of experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling/Data Science or related.

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, wed also look for:

* Master's Degree in Analytics, Engineering, or Statistics
* 2+ years of experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling/Data Science or related
* 1+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk analytics and testing.

LI-RD1

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.

Similar Jobs