Senior Principal Data Analyst

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:

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. We’re 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.

*** 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. ***

Responsible for extracting, managing, and analyzing data within Discover. Must conduct research on business data to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. Should be knowledgeable on analytical tools to set up processes and systems that make working with data more efficient within the company. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. Demonstrates technical knowledge of analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, structures, and analyzes data from multiple sources.
• Analyzes the results of data analyses and develops recommendations for improvements. Presents the results of the data analyses and associated recommendations to management and process owners.
• Partners with the business to identify the appropriate data sources and analysis methodology to meet business needs.
• Develops comprehensive cost benefit analyses to capture financial and other impacts of initiatives.
• Leads the development of standard data analyses, reports, and dashboards.
• Coaches and guides team members in statistical concepts, principles, and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Business, Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related quantitative field
• 8+ years of experience in Finance, Statistics, Business, Forecasting, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience in Finance, Statistics, Business, Forecasting, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Statistics, Business, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Statistics, Business, Forecasting, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• Teradata

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

And by the way, while you’re waiting to hear from us, don’t forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-14-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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 HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.