Principal Risk Specialist- Pulse

Discover Financial
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 109,900 - 125,400 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Organizational prowess","Data-driven analysis","Risk assessment"]

Lead operational risk management for PULSE Operations by overseeing the risk framework, internal controls, and compliance monitoring. Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks across complex processes, designing control mechanisms and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Partner with cross-functional business leaders to raise risk maturity through continuous improvements, and deliver data-driven risk insights to senior leadership while leading audit and remediation efforts.

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Principal Risk Specialist- Pulse

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Job Summary

Lead operational risk management for PULSE Operations by overseeing the risk framework, internal controls, and compliance monitoring. Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks across complex processes, designing control mechanisms and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Partner with cross-functional business leaders to raise risk maturity through continuous improvements, and deliver data-driven risk insights to senior leadership while leading audit and remediation efforts.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee the operational risk management framework, internal controls, and compliance monitoring for PULSE Operations.
  • •Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks across complex processes.
  • •Partner with cross-functional teams and product/business leaders to drive continuous process improvements and elevate risk maturity.
  • •Design and implement control mechanisms and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to detect and neutralize operational vulnerabilities.
  • •Lead risk assessments and audit remediation efforts aligned to corporate standards and regulatory requirements; deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 109,900 - 125,400 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Data Analytics.
  • •At least 4 years of data analysis experience translating complex data into strategic risk insights.
  • •At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or Legal in the financial services industry.
  • •At least 2 years of experience in Project Management or Process Management.
  • •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven track record influencing senior leadership.
Experience:4+ yearsFinancial services
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Finance or Data Analytics
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementOrganizational prowessData-driven analysisRisk assessment
Certifications:BPMLeanSix Sigma
Tech Stack:PythonRSparkSQL

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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