Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement- Network Risk & Advisory

Discover Financial
Virginia, New York, Richmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 119,400 - 163,500 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Critical thinking","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead international network risk strategy by building governance structures that align teams and partner networks to a unified vision. Design metrics, reporting, and digital workflows to improve transparency, identify signals early, and keep the portfolio well-managed. Translate policy, regulations, and risk appetites into actionable requirements, establish “rules of the road,” and deliver executive-ready narratives. Partner on workflow automation using tools like Jira/Confluence and GenAI.

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Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement- Network Risk & Advisory

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Job Summary

Lead international network risk strategy by building governance structures that align teams and partner networks to a unified vision. Design metrics, reporting, and digital workflows to improve transparency, identify signals early, and keep the portfolio well-managed. Translate policy, regulations, and risk appetites into actionable requirements, establish “rules of the road,” and deliver executive-ready narratives. Partner on workflow automation using tools like Jira/Confluence and GenAI.
Location: Virginia, New York, Richmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive development and execution of the International Risk Strategy across critical strategic areas, building relevant frameworks and patterns.
  • •Translate policy, regulations, and risk appetites into clear, actionable requirements for technology and risk partners.
  • •Serve as a “Pathfinder” for international operational enablement by identifying cross-cutting dependencies and removing obstacles to scale securely.
  • •Establish and maintain “rules of the road” across domains like connectivity/access patterns and hardware/software lifecycle management to ensure compliance by design.
  • •Synthesize complex updates into executive reporting, design/monitor performance metrics, and implement workflow automation (e.g., Jira/Confluence, GenAI) for transparency and alignment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 119,400 - 163,500 annually

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • •At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Network Engineering, Data Governance, or Project Management (or a combination).
  • •At least 3 years of experience supporting internal business clients.
  • •At least 2 years of experience with reporting, metrics, data visualization, or technical documentation.
  • •Preferred: experience with security architecture standards/frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Experience:3+ yearsFinancial servicesData governanceNetwork riskRisk management
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCritical thinkingCross-functional collaboration
Certifications:CISSPCRISCCISMPMPCRCMCIPPAB A Risk Mgmt Certification
Tech Stack:JiraConfluenceGenAINISTISOGDPR

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Discover Financial
Provides consumer banking products, credit cards, personal loans, and payment services through the Discover brand. It operates a major U.S. financial network and serves individuals and merchants with lending and digital payment solutions.
Industry: Retail Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10M to 25M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Riverwoods, United States
Founded: 1985
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