Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company operates the Discover card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal and student loans, online savings products, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its Discover Bank subsidiary. Its payment businesses consist of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
Program: Discover Leadership Program
Track: Operations Leadership Program (OLP)
Position: Associate
Program Overview:
As part of Discover’s unique culture based on leadership, innovation and rewards, the Discover Leadership Program (DLP) provides participants with the opportunity for career advancement and success. Participants of the DLP will rotate through defined business units tailored to their specific interests, background and talents. Successful DLP participants enjoy significant responsibility through challenging work assignments that support Discover’s strategic priorities and objectives. Our initial two-week training includes elements focused on intensive industry and organizational knowledge, leadership communication techniques, creating your personal brand and building your internal network. Throughout the duration of the program, participants gain unique cross-functional exposure and access to our senior leadership team. Participants are also provided with a dedicated program manager, experienced rotational managers and a knowledgeable mentor to provide guidance as you navigate your career through Discover. At Discover, we are committed to providing employees with opportunities to shape their own careers within the company, and our continued success is dependent upon developing world-class individuals to build the most talented teams.
Operations Leadership Program Track:
The Operations Leadership Program (OLP) is a two-year entry level rotational program for recent college graduates. Individuals joining the OLP will work within one of the functional areas of our Cardmember Services and Consumer Banking (CSCB) division on strategic initiatives aligned with Discover’s overall goals. In addition to the initial two-week training, participants will visit one of our operations centers where they will gain a real-world, customer facing experience. Rotations involve challenging responsibilities such as project management, new product development, process optimization, financial analysis and supervisory opportunities. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, participants will be placed permanently within one of the following CSCB areas:
· Bank Operations
· Corporate Security (Fraud Prevention)
· Consumer Deposits
· Customer Services and Engagement
· Diner’s Club International
· Discover Home Loans
· Discover LEAN Group
· Discover Network
· Discover Personal Loans
· Discover Student Loans
· Processing Services and Facilities
· Strategy and Analysis
Required Qualifications
Applicants must posses the following required qualifications to be considered for the program:
· Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related liberal arts major with a graduation date between December 2011 - June 2012
· A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 grade point average scale
· Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
SKILLS
· Academic excellence with project management, problem-solving and quantitative competence/interest
· Proven leadership ability and ambition
· Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
· Demonstrated versatility in professional, academic and/or extracurricular experiences
· Ability to interact with and influence all staff levels from line through senior management
HOW TO APPLY
For compliance reasons, in addition to submitting your resume through your Campus Career office or campus system, please also follow the instructions below in order to formally apply online. Please note that this online application will be your official application and may be used for pre-employment and reference checking purposes.
(1) Go to www.mydiscovercareer.com on your web browser
(2) Search under “Illinois” for location and “Operations” for the function
(3) Click on the “2012 Operations Leadership Program #18291” position then follow the prompts to complete the application
Please Note: You MUST apply online at mydiscovercareer.com for formal consideration. Failure to do so will make you ineligible for interviews.
We appreciate your cooperation!
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