Business Strategy Manager Discover Financial Services

FinanceInfos; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Business Strategy Manager to drive strategic initiatives across business units. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and leadership experience, working closely with executives to implement effective business strategies. Benefits include a comprehensive 401(k) plan, education assistance, and health coverage.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Commuter Benefits

Education Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Family Support Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Recognition Program

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a relevant business strategy occupation.
• Strong skills with Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with project planning and business process management.

Responsibilities

• Manages development and implementation of business strategies.
• Coordinates with team members for operational changes.
• Analyzes market data and trends regularly.

Skills

Business Analysis tools

Business process management tools

Database technologies

Microsoft Excel

Analytical tools

Visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Highlights

Title	Business Strategy Manager
Type	Full Time
Experience	6 Years
Function	Business Strategy
Location	Riverwoods, IL, United States
Company	Discover Financial Services

Company Profile

Discover Financial Services offers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, student loans, and credit cards.

Job Profile

The bank is seeking a Business Strategy Manager to join its team.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related field

Work Experience

• 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Business Strategy-related occupation.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the development, implementation of strategies and other activities in other business units.
• Manages team members, maintaining day-to-day operational changes for related processes and strategies.
• Telecommuting or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Business Analysis tools, including Project Planning, Process Mapping, and Data Flow Diagrams
• Business process management tools, including BlueWorksLive
• Database technologies, including Snowflake, Teradata
• Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and utilize pivot tables for data analysis
• Utilizing analytical tools, including SAS and SQL
• Visualization tools, including Tableau or QlikView

Working Conditions

• Collaborates closely with executives and cross-functional teams
• May travel for meetings, presentations, or client engagements
• Often works extended hours during strategic planning cycles
• Spends significant time analyzing market data and trends
• Works in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family Support Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Program
• Short/Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death/Dismemberment insurances

Employer’s Statement

Discover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.