Senior Principal Business Strategy - Card Portfolio

Discover Financial Services, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 106,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Principal Business Strategy professional to support strategic initiatives within the Card Portfolio team. The role involves managing data, creating dashboards, and ensuring alignment across business units. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and marketing, along with strong data visualization skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Finance, Marketing, Operations, or related roles.
• Alternatively, 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership on strategic initiatives including planning and project execution.
• Manage and interpret data on business performance and develop recommendations.
• Create frameworks for consistent processes across all Product Families.

Skills

Finance

Marketing

Operations

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Management

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Senior Principal Business Strategy - Card Portfolio

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. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while helping millions find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do
As part of the Portfolio Business Strategy team, you will support leadership on strategic initiatives, including planning, prioritization, project execution, and creating Tableau dashboards for data visualization. You will also manage and escalate risk and customer-impacting issues to management.

How You’ll Do It

• Provide logistical support and leadership for setting strategic direction and maintaining alignment within the business.
• Participate in business unit scorecard and process reviews.
• Support the leadership team in defining, prioritizing, pursuing, and monitoring major initiatives.
• Manage and interpret data on business performance, identify trends, and develop optimization recommendations.
• Create frameworks to ensure consistent processes across all Product Families, including team communications and training.
• Develop strategic, executive-level presentations on business performance.
• Design reports and dashboards to communicate progress towards objectives.

Qualifications You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 6+ years in Finance, Marketing, Operations, or related business management roles.
• Alternatively, 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Must meet the physical and cognitive requirements to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodations as needed by law. This includes primarily remaining stationary, operating office equipment, and effective communication in verbal and written forms. No travel required.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master’s degree in related fields.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience building Tableau dashboards and visualizing data.

Note: Discover will not sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Details

Application deadline: Mar-09-2025. Competitive salary range: $106,000 - $178,800, plus benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Discover is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].