Discover your brighter future by joining one of the fastest growing direct banking companies in the country. Discover’s Emerging Talent Programs offer unique opportunities to launch your professional career in an environment that is structured to support your individual growth, while also helping you build an extensive network to expand your business knowledge and career options. As part of our Emerging Talent Leadership and Internship Programs, you can be part of building and innovating the products and services that help our millions of consumers build their brighter financial futures. At Discover we know our people are the key to our success, and our Emerging Talent Programs provide structure and support while immersing you in the business with a focus on solving real business challenges. Be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. 

Discover's General Business MBA Leadership Programis an exciting 2 year rotational program with opportunities for highly motivated individuals who are interested in exploring a host of disciplines within Discover. Participants will work on challenging, high priority initiatives which have real impact on our company goals. Individuals selected will rotate through two different business areas/disciplines within Discover business units, including Consumer Banking, Corporate Risk Management, Payment Services, Risk Management, and US Cards. They will work directly with experienced business managers and program managers, who will help guide them in achieving both their business and professional development goals. They will be encouraged to stretch their critical thinking and problem solving skills by working alongside diverse and collaborative team members, all focused on improving our products and services, and the way we work.

Participants can expect:

• Strategic and impactful project assignments that support the company's key objectives and priorities

• A team of resources to assist with training and career development, including dedicated program managers and knowledge

• Real time and consistent feedback

• Opportunities to work alongside senior leaders throughout the organization

• Group activities, including networking events and volunteer activities

• Opportunities to establish lasting career connections with fellow program participants and alumni

• Opportunities for career advancement and success

Opportunities may exist in variety of different areas enterprise-wide including:

• Acquisition – strategy and operations for all product lines (card, payments, deposits, loans)

• Business Analytics

• Business Development

• Corporate & Business Risk and Compliance

• Collections Strategy, Customer Experience and Operations

• Consumer Insights & Market Research

• Customer Engagement – Strategy & Operations

• Marketing – Strategy, Digital Communications & Customer Experience

• Operational Effectiveness & Process Improvement

• Payments - Technology, Products & Strategy

• Product Owner, Product Management & Product Strategy

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have minimum 3 years full-time work experience

• Current enrollment in an accredited MBA College or University program

• Must have a graduation date between December 2022 - June 2023

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear priorities

• High energy and intellectual curiosity

• Strong analytical skills and a consultative approach to addressing customer needs

• Strong business acumen, knowledge of financial industry, risk management, and business metrics

• Proficiency in SQL, SAS

• Proficiency in visual data management, i.e. Excel, Tableau

• Experience with Digital Design and Customer User Experience

• Experience with Agile project management methodology

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively

• Ability to apply previous experience and knowledge to new situations and problems

• Operates as a team player