Principal Business Strategy Analyst

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Supports various stages of strategy development, including but not limited to evaluating and performing analysis for various strategy, business optimization, and business growth initiatives.
• Understands the payments market landscape.
• Conducts and may lead components of analysis, including research on the market landscape, financial analysis, and due diligence.
• Collaborates with internal and external relationships to support aspects of strategy development, business optimization, and business growth initiatives.
• Supports functional colleagues in the execution of initiatives.
• Fosters a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.
• Researches and investigates industry trends and opportunities in support of Discover's strategy by selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Works on problems and projects of diverse scope related to advancing business objectives and growth strategies.
• Conducts analysis on business opportunities and business projects.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and external resources on processes related to strategy development and required due diligence.
• Develops presentation materials regarding opportunities, analysis, and or transactions and recommendations to leadership.
• May lead components of presentations (e.g., financial technical analysis) to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Business Administration and Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related areas.
• In lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or related fields.
• 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 computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Nice to Have

• Masters in Business Administration and Management.
• 1+ years of experience in Payments, financial services, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• 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