Lead Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for helping management maintain and enhance department or functional units in support of the overall compliance program components.

The role collaborates with management to identify compliance issues and corrective action plans, and communicates the scope and severity of concerns identified to the applicable level of management.

Partner with Compliance subject matter experts to draft, socialize, approve, and publish policies, standards, procedures, and other governed documents.

Act as a subject matter expert on the policy and procedure program for corporate compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in obtaining and developing content for presentations for committee reporting.Supports the business in operationalizing legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a high level of awareness and knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and assisting in the identification of compliance risks.
• Manages the activities of the Compliance staff (direct / indirect) and is responsible for the overall integrity and quality of the work product.
• Communicates and collaborates with business partners in the first line of defense regarding compliance risks and controls.
• Creates and maintains work product and supporting documentation. Communicates results and / or concerns verbally and in written.
• Ensures compliance issues are brought to the attention of senior compliance professionals.
• Monitors and validates the status of corrective actions taken by business partners to remediate concerns.
• Evaluates, monitors and / or tests the adequacy of business processes and practices with respect to risks, controls, and regulatory requirement identifying gaps and issues.
• Assists more senior compliance professionals in evaluating the adequacy of business policies, procedures, training and reference materials, system and manual processes, and provides support for research of regulatory requirements.
• Assists Principals, Managers, or Senior Manager in discrete portions of larger projects.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here is what we need from you :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management or related
• 4+ years of experience in Project Management, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Governance, or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Compliance, Law, Risk Operations, and Governance

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we would also look for :

• 6+ years of experience in Compliance, Law, Risk Operations, Governance, or related field
• Lending, Deposits Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Project Management Professional
• JD, CISA, CIPP, CRMP, RIMS, or similar preferred

Application Deadline :

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jul-01-2024. 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 $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. 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

STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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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.