Lead Business Strategy Analyst

Discover Financial Services, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where meaningful work begins from Day 1. This role offers the chance to contribute to the development of innovative strategies that shape the future of digital banking and payments. You will engage in exciting projects, analyze market trends, and collaborate with talented teams to drive business growth. With a culture built on collaboration and accountability, this is an opportunity to shine and make a real impact in the financial services industry. Don't miss your chance to be part of a dynamic environment that values your unique contributions.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years in M&A, investment banking, or consulting.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of market trends.

Responsibilities

• Support development of voice of customer processes.
• Conduct analysis on business opportunities and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategy development.

Skills

M&A

Investment Banking

Corporate Development

Financial Analysis

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Master's in Business Administration

Job description

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
Support development of and execute process related to internal and external voice of customer. Deliver reporting, assess effectiveness of processes. Supports the assessment of payments ecosystem trends and market needs (external & internal). Builds and maintains collaborative internal relationships cross-functionally. Understands the payments market landscape. Supports appropriate industry relationships. Conducts components of analysis, including research on the market landscape, financial analysis, and due diligence. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support aspects of strategy development, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Fosters a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

How You’ll Do It

• Research and investigate industry trends and opportunities, including some direct industry engagement, in support of Discover’s strategy by utilizing methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Works on problems and projects of diverse scope related to developing business strategies and objectives.
• Conducts analysis on business opportunities and business projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support processes related to strategy development and required due diligence.
• Supports development of presentation materials regarding opportunities, analysis, and or transactions and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management or related
• In lieu of education, 6+ years M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, 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.
• Occasionally move 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.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters Business Administration and Management or related
• 2+ years M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory or related
• 1+ years Payments, financial services, or related

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 May-10-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

About This Role

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
Support development of and execute process related to internal and external voice of customer. Deliver reporting, assess effectiveness of processes. Supports the assessment of payments ecosystem trends and market needs (external & internal). Builds and maintains collaborative internal relationships cross-functionally. Understands the payments market landscape. Supports appropriate industry relationships. Conducts components of analysis, including research on the market landscape, financial analysis, and due diligence. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support aspects of strategy development, business optimization, and business growth initiatives. Fosters a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

How You’ll Do It

• Research and investigate industry trends and opportunities, including some direct industry engagement, in support of Discover’s strategy by utilizing methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Works on problems and projects of diverse scope related to developing business strategies and objectives.
• Conducts analysis on business opportunities and business projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support processes related to strategy development and required due diligence.
• Supports development of presentation materials regarding opportunities, analysis, and or transactions and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management or related
• In lieu of education, 6+ years M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, 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.
• Occasionally move 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.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters Business Administration and Management or related
• 2+ years M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory or related
• 1+ years Payments, financial services, or related

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 May-10-2025. 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 $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. 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

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• 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 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)

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

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance ).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

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