Director Fraud Strategy

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Summary

The Director of Fraud Strategy leads the Fraud Strategy function of Account Protection, being responsible for the analysis of fraud trends, the development of mitigation strategies and deployment of creative solutions to effectively manage fraud losses, maximize revenue, and support business growth.

The Director is responsible to manage and develop a multifaceted team of fraud analysts that provide both real-time and trending insight into fraud vulnerabilities and countermeasure opportunities.

The Director guides the development and optimization of fraud mitigation controls within our framework of tools to ensure the business meets or exceeds Fraud Loss goals while supporting business growth Fraud Strategy Director defines and measures through insight and statistical analysis existing and future mitigation opportunities as part of the decensign and development process.

The Director must measure and monitor fraud performance for the purpose of statistically quantifying risk and opportunity.

The Director also seeks and designs creative solutions to fraud risk challenges through optimization of existing controls, pursuit of new tools and expanded use of alternative data.

Essential Job Functions

Develop and communicate vision for the team, define success and how it will be measured. This includes delivering on the vision for the Account Protection function as well as more specific definitions for the Fraud Strategy Team.

Utilizes knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to execute daily work. Demonstrates the ability to work independently, remain organized, and prioritize work in order to work on multiple projects over the same time period with accuracy and attention to detail.

Utilizes critical thinking skills to help analyze business issues, collaborates with stakeholders to resolve problems, is strategic, and gains consensus on the best solution.

Hire, develop, supervise, and retain key talent. Ensure individuals have the skills and tools needed to support the development and execution of fraud mitigation efforts.

Research and understand industry best practices for fraud mitigation strategies, techniques and risk.

Builds relationships by establishing trust, confidence and credibility with senior leaders, executives, and regulatory bodiesBuild and maintain productive partnerships with key areas of the business (, Operations, CreditManagement, Client Partnership) to ensure strategies are comprehensive, fit for purpose and executed as designed.

Research and understand relevant regulations and work with Compliance and Operations partners to ensure strategies are in compliance.

Ensure controls are in place to mitigate any potential liability.

Reports to : VP of Fraud

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements : Normal office environment. Required to work from the office at least 5 days each month even if hired into a work-at-home or hybrid role;

in-office work requirement can be accomplished by working from a Bread Financial office, a client location if you are in a client-facing role, or other necessary business-related travel.

Ability to travel 25% of time if not located near Bread Financial office

Direct Reports : This role will have two to four direct reports and eight to twelve direct reports in function.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent education in Business Management,Statistics,Mathematics

Sevenyears or more work experience directly related to the role and five years minimum of supervisory experience

Sevenyears or more experience demonstrating understanding of risk management disciplines, varying analytic practices and fraud risk concepts.

Proven success in analyzing large amounts of data which foster actionable business decisions.Experience managing data analysts or statisticians with a proven capacity to lend guidance, insight andcomprehension of in-depth, detailed analysis they produce.

Solid understanding of operational execution necessary to contextualize and support recommended strategic deployments.

Preferred Experience :

Master’s in Business Management, Statistics, Mathematics

Ten years or more in Fraud Risk and / or Credit Risk

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 :

$134, - $278,

Full Salary Range for position :

California : $154, - $347,Colorado : $134, - $292,New York : $147, - $347,Washington : $141, - $319,

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 FinancialTM 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 CashbackTM American Express® Credit Card and Bread SavingsTM products.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices.

• 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 .

Job Family : Credit Operations

Credit Operations

Job Type : Regular

Regular