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



TITLE: Lead Data Science Analyst

DUTIES: Discover Products Inc. seeks Lead Data Science Analyst in Riverwoods, IL to lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics including customer segmentation, optimization, prescriptive analytics and machine learning algorithms, and make recommendations to solve business problems. Operate as a Subject Matter Expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiments, analysis methodology, modeling and applications, and financial impact analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs and formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, analysis, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations. Deliver effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of leadership, creating visual displays of quantitative information. Establish and maintain effective performance tracking, identify improvement opportunities, form hypothesis, and propose, design and implement tests to drive strategy enhancement and optimization. Manage multiple priorities and communicate business performance and project progress to management and business partners. Develop and automate reports and iteratively build and prototype dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytical needs. Facilitate implementation of work product and ensure accuracy. Consistently follow standard work processes and documentation requirements. Recommend improvement to work processes to increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work. Continuously improve technical and leadership skills through training and development. Promote a risk aware culture to ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Economics, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in job offered or related position: participating in Agile software development methodologies; providing subject matter expertise for supportive data and decision management technologies; utilizing technologies including SQL and Unix. In the alternative employer will accept Masters degree or foreign equivalent in one of the above listed fields and two (2) years of experience in skills listed above.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website https://jobs.discover.com/ for Job ID R5873 by clicking on Apply Now. No calls. Equal Opportunity Employer/disability/vet.

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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)