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: At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. Responsible for leading evaluation and implementation of third-party vendor data and leads the discovery of data assets with external relationships. Negotiates pricing, contract terms, and SLAs. Manages the ongoing management of existing third-party services providers for compliance and commercial value. Enhances data-related capabilities for credit risk management. Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee. Responsibilities Drives vendor-related initiatives, understands production systems, and evaluates capabilities for analytics. Manages vendor invoices, and forecasts accruals and dues in a timely manner. Conducts data-related analytics for external data and provides insights for usage. Manages the contract renewal and negotiation process. Manages POCs and data evaluations from start to finish, including, contracts, negotiation, working with business partners to send driver files to vendors, and receiving data back for analysis under tight timeframes. Regularly evaluated different tools and products that may contribute to the enhancement and optimization of our decision-making infrastructure. Timely closure of compliance-related action plans and unresolved findings and partnerships with the TPRM and Compliance teams to ensure that contracts meet all the required regulations. Minimum Qualifications At a minimum, here’s what we need from you: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field 4 years of experience in vendor management, project management, and developing reports and dashboards, or related field In lieu of a degree, 6 years of Vendor management, project management, data analysis, developing reports and dashboards, or related field; 4 years of data management Preferred Qualifications If we had our say, we’d also look for: Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field 6 years of experience in Credit Card and Banking industry Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-10-2024. 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 $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. 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! 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. Discover® is a great place to work and our employees are why. You’ll find yourself collaborating with some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals; who reward dedication, value innovation and support growth. At Discover, you can be a reason millions of consumers spend smarter and manage debt better. We are all about people and whatever your background, experience, or goals, you'll find something different here!