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Job Summary

The Senior Analyst for IT Governance is responsible for supporting Bread Financials’ Technology Governance & Control Operations. Specifically, the incumbent will collaborate with first and second line partners to ensure technology processes are in compliance with regulatory expectations and company policies and standards, including doing walk-throughs, updating the RCSA system of record, and developing quality assurance (QA) testing.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborating with IT Risk and IT Governance management to implement the agreed upon IT RCSA structure and supporting processes. Lead efforts surrounding the establishment of appropriate control processes and ensuring RCSA, policies and standards are reviewed annually and kept up to date. Make recommendations on how to develop new controls that will bring processes within risk appetite. Mentors less experienced team members assisting them with their efforts.

Operational Duties:

• Coordinates with IT Governance and the second line of defense to ensure that IT processes are effectively and efficiently evaluated.
• Leads teammates in the review of policy and standard documentation to ensure their accuracy and in compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the remediation of regulatory findings, including establishing proper control processes, maintaining evidence of remediation, and leading discussions with IT Risk and Global Audit on the remediation efforts.
• Working in close partnership with process owners and key partners, designs, communicates, and implements, agreed upon IT QA program across internal and external providers.
• Conducting control testing.
• Effectively communicate the results of associated QA and obtain buy-in on remediation activities and timelines.
• Provides leadership in formulating metrics as part of the QA process
• Assist with the planning, design, certification, and implementation of automated control testing solutions.
• Coaches and mentors peers with less experience to help build the skills of the team, including conducting peer reviews on control testing efforts and other initiatives.

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, IT Policy and Governance

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment, some travel may be required. May work from home.
• This position is hybrid with an onsite schedule of 3-4 days per month. In-office requirements are subject to change based on business needs. This position is currently available to candidates that reside within 60 miles of Plano, TX; Columbus, OH; or New York, NY

Direct Reports: 0

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, business, or a related field
• 4 to 8 years of experience in IT Audit, Risk or controls role
• Track record in an IT process or IT controls related role
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. Healthcare, Banking, & Financial Services)

Preferred Experience:

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or other advanced degree
• IT process framework certification (e.g., ITIL), Information Security (e.g., CISP), or IT controls certification (e.g., CISA) is a plus
• 4+ years of related experience
• Experience with IT standards such as ITIL and COBIT is desired
• Experience with a multi-provider ecosystem
• Experience as a quality assurance analyst or auditor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze complex data
• Ability to understand and offer viable solutions to complex IT and business problems (issues)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Customer and results-oriented
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to less experienced teammates
• Ability to establish and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to research and resolve complex problems
• Solid understanding of IT department processes such as development life cycle, change management, and source code management
• Basic understanding of technologies such as Windows, UNIX, cloud, and IBM
• Experience working with third party audits such as SOX, PCI, and FDIC.

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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.

Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below):

$87,900.00 - $159,200.00

Full Salary Range for position:

California: $101,000.00 - $198,900.00

Colorado: $87,900.00 - $167,100.00

New York: $96,600.00 - $198,900.00

Washington: $92,200.00 - $183,000.00

Maryland: $92,200.00 - $175,100.00

Washington DC: $101,000.00 - $183,000.00

Illinois: $87,900.00 - $175,100.00

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

• 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:

Information Technology

Job Type:

Regular