Senior Lead Account Executive - Payments (LATAM)

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:
What You'll Do

• Provides operational business support for business partners to include project managing partner on-boards, trains partners on our tools and systems, leads operational project to implement new products, releases and solutions, along with resolving escalated customer issues. Responsible for managing operational relationships with complex and large partners while coaching and training junior team members.
• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You'll Do It

• Manages unique and complex partners that have strategic importance to the network
• Acts as coach to peers and mentor to AEs. Coordinates and facilitates Account Executive training for new and existing AEs. May have oversight of personnel.
• Seeks opportunities for improvement within the department including providing guidance and support on client impacting issues looking for holistic approach to solve across multiple clients.
• Leads strategic department projects, supporting other company project and initiatives.
• Subject Matter expert on Authorization and settlement applications and other internal systems, tools and products.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, Information Technology, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Payments, financial services, or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Payments, financial services, or related field

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• Occasionally move 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 but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Strong relationship management/client facing experience
• Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency
• Payments Operational experience - settlement, disputes, authorizations, etc
• Intellectual curiosity/Problem Solving skills
• Strong project management/program management skills

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-25-2024. 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 [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.