Lead, Banking & Governance Third Party Management at Bread Financial Payments in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Summary

The Lead is responsible for ensuring that the Banks and all affiliates are compliant with Regulation W and the Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships. This role involves partnering with various business partners to identify and track pass-through services to the Banks from vendors, coordinating third party performance and service credit reporting, and working with service providers to determine action plans to improve performance. The Lead will also be responsible for creating and maintaining performance standards, documenting changes, and preparing monthly presentations on third party performance for management, committees, and the Bank Board of Directors.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and provide training on Regulation W and Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships to business partners. Ensure compliance with third party agreements, processes, and procedures. - (30%)


• Manage strategic relationships across senior leadership and various lines of business. Establish trust and maintain service expectations. - (25%)


• Analyze program-related data to provide strategic recommendations. Manage and document third party risks and produce reports for management updates. - (25%)


• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and associates. Monitor and report third party performance and provide oversight of the third party lifecycle and Banks' Third Party Program. - (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 8+ years experience in risk management, audit, compliance, oversight and control, or other similar discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or related field of study.


• 10+ years experience in third party management, risk management, audit, compliance, oversight and control, or other similar discipline.

Skills

• Archer GRC


• Compliance


• Project Management Essentials


• Issue Management


• Regulatory Requirements


• Regulation W


• Status Reporting


• Presentation Writing

Reports To: Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a Bread Financial location.

Physical and Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing


• Communicate/Talking


• Stationary Position/Seated


• Typing/Writing


• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

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Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Typical Starting Range:
$97,900.00 - $177,400.00

Full Salary Range for position:
California: $112,600.00 - $221,800.00

Colorado: $97,900.00 - $186,300.00

New York: $107,700.00 - $221,800.00

Washington: $102,800.00 - $204,000.00

Maryland: $102,800.00 - $186,300.00

Washington DC: $112,600.00 - $204,000.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial's 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time ("PSST") upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

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About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We've been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we're proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled-both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and Bread Pay® buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card , Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings® products.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. To learn more about Bread Financial, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , X and Instagram .

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).


• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.


• The Company participates in E-Verify.


• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.


• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@breadfinancial.com .

Job Family:
Finance,Accounting and Banking

Job Type:
Regular