Principal Compliance Program Specialist - Compliance Monitoring and Testing

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Job Description:
What You'll Do
The Principal Compliance Specialist - Monitoring and Testing within Corporate Compliance performs a key second line of defense role by helping to ensure regulatory requirements are met by our consumer banking lines of business. The Principal Compliance Specialist will be responsible for executing risk-based compliance monitoring and testing for the purpose of independently validating business line adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The position requires experience in the design and execution of compliance monitoring and testing, including test script development, issues management, and reporting, as well as regulatory compliance knowledge.
How You'll Do It

• Execution of risk-based compliance monitoring and testing in accordance with Compliance methodology and procedures.
• Development of test scripts to support assigned compliance reviews.
• Ensure test scripts are properly designed to identify non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Systematically retain documents to support results of compliance reviews.
• Manages scheduling to ensure all tasks and reporting are completed in a timely manner.
• Performs effective root cause analysis and obtains corrective action plans from lines of business.
• Assists with the drafting of issues and the formal report.
• Actively manages and escalates compliance risk and customer-impacting issues identified within their day-to-day role to their leadership.
• Responsible for overall integrity and quality of work performed.
• Maintains a high level of awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, Security and Intelligence, Law, Information Technology, Analytics, Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management experience, or related
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management experience, 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.
• No required movement 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.
• Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Masters degree in Business Administration and Management, Security and Intelligence, Law, Information Technology, Analytics, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Compliance, law, risk management experience, or related
• Experience in compliance monitoring and testing

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 Feb-18-2025. 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 $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
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 HireAccommodation@discover.com . 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 ).
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.