Essential Job Functions: 

Implement ongoing business strategies: Evaluate proposed strategies using SQL, Excel, Visio, and Notepad++. Code and unit test strategy with Strategy Manager software (Probe/PowerCurve). Fraud Software (Falcon). Complete user acceptance testing and obtain sign off from requestor. Post-install validation using SQL, tools within the software (Probe/PowerCurve/Fraud System), mainframe (TSO, TCOP, Fileaid, QMF), SNAP UI, VCARS, Web Collections and Systemware (letters).  Compile documentation housed within Jira and department directories for auditing purposes. Ability to take complicated information/process and compile into a logical outcome.  

Implement new capabilities/system enhancements: Act as liaison between project team and Strategy Manager System. Participate in gathering project requirements by partnering with a variety of internal and external partners.  Utilize critical thinking skills to help analyze business issues, collaborates with stakeholders to resolve problems, is strategic, and gains consensus on the best solution. Develop design document outlining requested changes. Code and unit test strategy that involves coordination with internal and/or external partners to ensure end to end testing (SIT/UAT) is successful. Complete user acceptance testing and obtain sign off. Post-install validation. Compile documentation for auditing purposes. Communicate to technical and non-technical associates as well as clear and concise communication to upper management.  Demonstrates the ability to work independently, remain organized, and prioritize work in order to work on multiple tasks at the same time with accuracy and attention to detail. 

Research and Reporting: Ad hoc research and requests that may include outlier accounts, unexpected results, account performance questions, unanticipated volumes, compliance/legal concerns, capabilities and consumer complaints. Monitor error reporting/queues using mainframe error queues, reports, tables, and logs. Utilizes knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams to execute daily work. 

Reports to: Associate Manager, Adaptive Control 

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: Normal office environment 

Direct Reports: None 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• One or more years work experience: Credit, finance and/or programming in any scripting type language, COBOL, Query Language, SAS, JAVA or Visual Basic
• Or Associate's degree in business, Finance, Computer Programming, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Software Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Computer Programming  

• Three or more years in Credit, finance and/or programming in any scripting type language, COBOL, Query Language, SAS, JAVA or Visual Basic

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be a part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work 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 product suite, including private label and co-brand credit cards, installment lending, and buy now, pay later (BNPL). Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer solutions that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread CashbackTM American Express® Credit Card and Bread SavingsTM products.

Formerly Alliance Data, Bread Financial is an S&P MidCap 400 company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and committed to sustainable business practices powered by its 6,000+ global associates. To learn more about Bread Financial, visit BreadFinancial.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.