Senior Manager Finance - Global Deal Advisory

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do

• Lead the Payment Services - International Markets Finance Analytics team where you will work closely with relationship managers across the globe to evaluate strategic opportunities with leading financial institutions and emerging FinTech's.
• Develop and coach a team of analysts to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manage risk within the team you oversee.
• The right candidate will have a track record of influencing investment decision making, developing financial strategies through white space thinking and relationship building, and possessing a strong bias for action.

How You'll Do It

• Provide leadership with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, new and existing partnerships, and channel expansion.
• Collaborate with global business partners (e.g., business development, regional leadership) to develop financial projections and evaluate profitability analyses, incentive structures, and investment trade-offs in support of commercial deal flow and partner negotiations.
• Ensure final incentive contracts align with approved parameters.
• Own the development and enhancement of financial models and related frameworks aimed at understanding long-term profit and loss impacts and driving business decisions.
• Monitor and assess the return on financial investments. Lead an analytical approach to proactively develop insightful financial analyses.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to drive simplification within the team and across the business.
• Perform competitive analyses to drive strategic and actionable insights.
• Manage and develop a team of financial analysts to lead and execute the above activities while meeting key timelines.
• Continually improve and streamline standard work processes.
• Participate in strong risk management culture including ensuring governance and controls are adhered to.
• Drive expense efficiency initiatives by understanding business economics and effectively leading and influencing business technology team.
• Develop and lead financial planning activities, including budgeting, short- and long-term forecasting, and expense driver analysis.
• Conduct variance analysis and consolidation activities.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in people management

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Master's degree in finance, business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in people management

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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-27-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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