Job Description

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 

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. Discover has grown to become one of the top five direct banks in the United States since its founding in 1986, and today is well positioned to pursue its vision to be the leading direct bank and payments partner. The company issues the Discover card and is a leader in other banking products that include private student loans, personal and home equity loans, checking and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also operates the Discover Global Network, which is comprised 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 around the world.

Discover has established a strong track record of performance since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2007. For 10 years, it was the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 Financials Index and the company has grown total loans from $48 billion in 2007 to $96 billion in 2019, deposits from $25 billion to $73 billion, network volume from $186 billion to $403 billion, and net income from $0.6 billion to $2.9 billion. 

Discover’s performance is driven by 18,000+ employees who are united by shared values and who are committed to making a difference every day for our customers, owners, communities and one another. Thanks to these employees, Discover receives awards and recognition year-in and year-out for innovative products and features, workplace quality, corporate citizenship, and for providing an industry leading customer experience based on 100% U.S.-based customer service.

The Position:

Responsible for providing strategic and tactical direction for marketing activities to grow the direct-to-consumer student loans business and meet its acquisition and profitability objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute marketing activities to support cross-sell, broad market and partnership programs across a variety of marketing channels (e.g., direct mail, email, online, broad media).

• Directing the businesses advertising, positioning, messaging and communications strategy in order to successfully build brand awareness. Negotiates and manages agency partnerships/ consultants to further enhance and ensure cost effective marketing strategies.

• Lead the business’ public website strategy, including user experience and content/functional website requirements. Lead strategy and execution of direct mail, email, internal/external communications and public relations, general advertising (e.g., direct response print, billboard, and radio), online marketing (e.g., display, affiliate networks, social media and search marketing).

• Perform targeted retention and portfolio marketing. Manage, retain and develop a team of direct staff employees. Manage expense forecasting and billing to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Leads baseline industry, competitive and customer research to develop a comprehensive view of target markets and marketing strategies.

• Lead the business’ public websites, including user experience, design, information architecture, screen flows/use cases, content management (articles/product details), online resources (tools/calculators) and search engine optimization. Manage marketing drive calendar and coordinates marketing activities across multiple, concurrent efforts.

• Identify key performance indicators, and in particularly, metrics that drive financial results. Assess the cost efficiency of strategies and improve them through optimization of campaigns

• Coordinate with Operations, Digital, Technology and Law & Compliance teams to define website processes, training, communications, policies and their controls.

• Responsible for all creative development - manages strategy and engagement of agencies. Accountable for brand voice, look and feel, and all prospect interactions

• Balance the marketing of 10 different student loan products (Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA, Health Professions, Law, Residency, Bar Exam, Parent, Consolidation and Custom Graduate) to distinct audiences and customer needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or related. Masters degree highly preferred

• 10+ years of marketing, product management, communications or related

• Savvy performance marketer (channel optimization is a must) and who also has experience with branding and leading creative development

• Strong analytical skills

• Superb written and verbal communication skills

• Track record as a trusted advisor and business partner - driving business insights, actions, and accountability, with a customer service-oriented attitude

• Digital channel management experience highly preferred

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The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer . We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.