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What is it like to work at Discover?

Discover Financial Services is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

The company's structure is divided into various business units, including credit cards, consumer banking, and payments, allowing employees to work on diverse projects and contribute to the company's mission of helping people achieve financial freedom. Discover's headquarters in Riverwoods, Illinois, features an open-concept office space with amenities such as a fitness center, cafeteria, and on-site childcare services.

Working at Discover may appeal to individuals who are passionate about finance, technology, and customer experience, as the company offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Do workers at Discover get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
93% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Does Discover pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

At Discover, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
92% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

Is the health insurance from Discover affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Discover?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 34% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 32% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 26% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Discover worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do Discover workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Discover workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Discover?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do Discover managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Discover do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
94% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Discover?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Discover good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
91% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Discover feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Discover get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Discover?

Most people feel stressed out here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Discover enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Discover recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Discover?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Discover?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Do people think Discover’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Discover is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
What are the most popular states for Discover jobs?
Infographic showing various job openings at Discover in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Lead Data Science Analyst

Lead Data Science Analyst

Discover

Riverwoods, IL

$105.50K - $147.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Discover rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 141 rated banks


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:

What You'll Do
Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives. Responsible for solving business problem by leveraging techniques such as segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics and machine learning. Creates reports and dashboards to closely monitor performance metrics and provide insights.
How You'll Do It

  • Leads the development and implementation of advanced analytics including customer segmentation, optimization, prescriptive analytics and machine learning algorithm & recommendation to solve business problems. Operates as a subject matter expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiment, analysis methodology, modeling & application, and financial impact analysis.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs, formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, analysis, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations. Delivers effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of leadership, creating visual displays of quantitative information.

  • Establishes and maintains effective performance tracking; identify improvement opportunity, form hypothesis, proposes, designs and implements tests to drive strategy enhancement and optimization.

  • Manages multiple priorities, communicate business performance and project progress to management & business partners.

  • Develops and automates reports, iteratively build and prototype dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytical needs. Facilitates implementation of work product and ensure accuracy.

  • Consistently follows standard work processes and documentation requirements. Recommends improvement to work processes to increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work. Continuously improves technical and leadership skills through training and development.


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelors Analytics, Engineering, Statics or related.

  • 4+ years Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling/Data Science or related


Bonus Points If You Have

  • Masters Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics

  • Marketing and/or Operations experience

  • Experience in SQL, Python and Tableau

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.

  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.

  • No

  • 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 Requirements - No


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 Sep-03-2025. 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 $105,500.00 to $147,100.00. 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

  • Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

  • 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, a division of Capital One, N.A., 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)

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.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.


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