Job Description

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Job Summary
The Sr Manager, Validation Center of Excellence is responsible for developing a strategy to ensure that the Enterprise Risk team is providing credible challenge of key first line activities by validating the quality of key control activities. This includes leading a team of associates who perform validation activities for the Bread Financial (BFH) Enterprise Risk Organization (ERO). Specifically, he/she will work in conduction with process owners and the ERO team to ensure that validation of activities performed by the first lines of defense properly guard against financial loss and other business risks.

Essential Job FunctionsWorks in close partnership with process owners and key partners, to design and implement, agreed upon validation activities for issues, remediations, and first line control testing. - (25%) Ensure that the team's overall strategy is in alignment with firmwide and Enterprise Risk strategy. This includes working with Senior Leadership in the Enterprise Risk Organization to implement and continuously improve validation processes. - (20%) Coach and develop members of the Validation CoE to ensure that each associate is operating with a high level of quality. - (15%) Establish proper reporting to support oversight and governance, including pipeline reporting to ensure that the Validation CoE can effectively execute their book of work. Also, produce reporting to show the results of the team's work. - (10%) Communicate the team's results to BFH Senior Leadership directly and in committee meetings. Ensure that any deficiencies that have been identified have clear remediation plans in place. Influence change and build a consensus if there are disagreements. - (10%) Perform analysis on the root cause of failures and provide insights into strategic improvements that can be made to prevent reoccurrence of failures. - (10%) Coordinate with the broader ERO team to recommend improvements to the Risk Framework so that processes continue to mature over time. - (10%)


Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field 14+ years years of experience in audit, control testing, or risk management in a highly regulated industry (e.g., banking, financial services, healthcare) 7+ years years of leadership experience


Preferred Qualifications16+ years of experience in risk management, audit, governance, control testing, or other related disciplines. 9+ years years of leadership experience


SkillsLeadership Controls Testing Design Controls Procedures Management Risk Control Assessment


Reports To: Director and above



Direct Reports: 6 - 10



Work EnvironmentNormal office environment, hybrid.

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.
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 that provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions to millions of U.S consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.
To learn more about Bread Financial, our global associates and our sustainability commitments, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks. Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Family:
Enterprise Risk
Job Type:
Regular