Principal Compliance Specialist

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
89K-149K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
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The Role
The Principal Compliance Specialist will oversee compliance advisory activities related to regulatory requirements, manage compliance risks, participate in regulatory exams, and collaborate with business partners to develop compliant solutions and monitor program initiatives.
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Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
The Principal Compliance Specialist Role will be responsible for compliance advisory activities specific to applicable regulatory requirements impacting the respective business line or corporate function. This includes identification and advising on compliance risks and mitigates in the context of issues management and remediation; regulatory change management; business change management for products, services and systems; policies and procedures; monitoring and testing reviews; process and control assessments; and third- party oversight and training. The Principal Compliance Advisory will facilitate compliance with established Compliance Management System (CMS) governance and programs. In addition to these core advisory functions, the Principal Compliance Advisory will also have periodic involvement in regulatory exams, including drafting and reviewing exam responses.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You'll Do It

  • Research and understands regulatory compliance requirements to evaluate whether business policies, procedures, training, systems, processes, and controls comply with applicable laws and regulations; and to articulate those risks to stakeholders.
  • Engages with business and risk partners to develop compliant solutions to mitigate and remediate consumer compliance risks; escalates risk appropriately
  • Executes compliance advisory functions within CMS programs
  • Support various risk assessments across the enterprise
  • Creates and updates status reports of program initiatives, activities, and compliance risks to management and committees


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management, Security and Intelligence, Law, Information Technology, Analytics, Finance or related.
  • 6+ Years Compliance, law, risk management experience, or related
  • In lieu of education experience 10+years Compliance, law, risk management experience, or related


Bonus Points If You Have

  • Masters degree in Business Administration and Management, Security and Intelligence, Law, Information Technology, Analytics, Finance or related.
  • 8+ Years Compliance, law, risk management experience, or related
  • 4+ Years effective communication (written and verbal) that includes core


components of active listening, persuasiveness, collaboration, and
conciseness when meeting with and presenting to peers, various
levels of leadership and other lines of business.

  • Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet
    shared objectives.
  • Optimizes work processes with a focus on continuous improvement.


Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager,

  • JD, CISA, CIPP, CRMP, PMP, RIMS or similar preferred


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:

  • Does this job require remaining in a stationary position, including but not limited to, primarily sitting and standing? Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • Does this job require the ability to move about inside or outside the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job? No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job
  • Does this job require the ability to transport physical objects? If so, provide the weight of the heaviest object the job needs to transport without the aid of machinery or equipment or the weight equivalency with the aid of machinery or equipment. No
  • Primarily, where is this job performed? Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Does this job require the ability to operate equipment or machinery? Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
  • Does this job require the ability to communicate verbally or in written form? Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
  • Does the job require travel? Travel up to 10% of the time


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 Oct-19-2024. 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 $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. 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.

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