Senior Manager Third Party Risk Management

multiple and highly complex business activities. Monitors and reports on compliance with policies and procedures for assessing, on-boarding, managing, monitoring, and terminating third parties. Demonstrates broad perspective and critical thinking that is cross functional, extending beyond area(s) of responsibility.

• Develops and coaches teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.

How You'll Do It

• Manages a team that defines the framework for on-boarding, managing, and terminating third parties. Assists with the enhancement of existing and development and execution of new oversight activities.

• Manages the governance activities associated with the third party risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks. Maintains existing procedures, trains business partners, and ensures third party risk management issues are created and validated in line with internal procedures.

• Executes risk oversight reporting and exam management in connection with the Third Party Risk Management Program, Policy, and framework. These activities include monitoring compliance with the program requirements, supporting the maintenance and enhancements of enterprise policies and procedures, and the oversight of identified critical and strategic services being provided to Discover

• Reviews and validates third party reporting data. Assists with the analysis of key risk indicators and underlying performance metrics, subject matter due diligence results, control deficiencies and program non-compliance.

• Provides leadership, mentoring, and development to the team. Collaborates and builds relationships with different program participants.

• Challenges the status quo by evaluating situations from multiple facets. Able to lead discussions with senior management as well as demonstrate influence and decision-making across levels.

• Acts in a consultative nature and makes recommendations to advance initiatives, even if not in own area, while also demonstrating flexibility and open-mindedness in evaluating options.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration and Management, Engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related.

• 2+ years of experience in Management.

• In Lieu of Education, 10+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related.

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.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration and Management, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement, or related.

• In Lieu of Education, 15+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related, including prior people management experience.

• PMP.

• CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar.

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 Dec-10-2024. 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 $106,000.00 to $178,800.00. 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)

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 [email protected]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.