Rotational Program Associate - Product Operating Model Transformation

Bread Financial • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Every career journey is personal. That's why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you ... be here. Job Summary The Rotational Program Associate position at Bread Financial offers recent college graduates the opportunity to explore different areas of our business and develop a variety of skills. Participants will collaborate with 2-3 different teams throughout our organization in areas such as Global Audit, Risk, Corporate Events and Engagement, People & Culture, Marketing, among possible others. This allows them to better understand their skill set and desired career path. They will also build a firm knowledge of our business and company culture and take part in a Talent Development curriculum focused on self-awareness and early career growth. The Product Strategy & Operations team is a core part of the Product organization at Bread Financial. The Product team leads the discovery, ideation, and prioritization of new features and products that strengthen the Cards & Lending platform and elevate both consumer and merchant experiences. As a Pathways Intern, you will play a key role in Bread Financial’s Operating Model Transformation initiative, with a focus on product‑driven opportunities. You’ll work alongside cross‑functional teams as the organization transitions to agile, product‑centric ways of working. Key responsibilities include: Contributing to the design and implementation of new product operating models Supporting process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and change‑management efforts Helping create product documentation, including guides, procedures, and training materials Participating in pilot launches for new product teams and assisting in evaluating results Partnering with senior leaders to uncover and advance opportunities for continuous improvement Essential Job Functions Gaining an understanding of the associate’s related area of the enterprise and completion of role-specific training provided by their respective team. Participate and demonstrate new knowledge gained through individual coaching and training conversations, while continuing to expand knowledge of the broader organization. - (30%) Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external partners. Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner utilizing technology and innovation. - (20%) Build and maintain effective internal and external business partnerships. Identify, resolve, and escalate concerns as needed. - (20%) Learn proper process and procedures relevant to an associate’s respective team. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and specific job-related technology. - (10%) Activity-based Training Development curriculum and Talent Mobility programs to facilitate participation development. - (10%) Actively seek out opportunities to expand knowledge of the broader business. By completing overviews of other teams, project interactions, or other cross functional collaboration, continuously expand knowledge of the organization, offerings, and innovations. - (5%) Follow established guidelines for quality and productivity. Act responsibly to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Support internal and external audits. - (5%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Professional Etiquette
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and change; proactive problem-solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present clear recommendations
• Interest in organizational design, agile methodologies, and product management

Nice To Haves

• Previous completion of a Bread Financial Summer Internship
• Visio Skills

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and implementation of new product operating models
• Supporting process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and change‑management efforts
• Helping create product documentation, including guides, procedures, and training materials
• Participating in pilot launches for new product teams and assisting in evaluating results
• Partnering with senior leaders to uncover and advance opportunities for continuous improvement
• Gaining an understanding of the associate’s related area of the enterprise and completion of role-specific training provided by their respective team. Participate and demonstrate new knowledge gained through individual coaching and training conversations, while continuing to expand knowledge of the broader organization.
• Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external partners. Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner utilizing technology and innovation.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external business partnerships. Identify, resolve, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Learn proper process and procedures relevant to an associate’s respective team. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and specific job-related technology.
• Activity-based Training Development curriculum and Talent Mobility programs to facilitate participation development.
• Actively seek out opportunities to expand knowledge of the broader business. By completing overviews of other teams, project interactions, or other cross functional collaboration, continuously expand knowledge of the organization, offerings, and innovations.
• Follow established guidelines for quality and productivity. Act responsibly to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Support internal and external audits.

Benefits

• 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, both full time and part time, can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.
• All associates receive 11 paid holidays.
• Full-time hourly associates receive a bi-annual grant of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in each January and July based on their service date and scheduled hours, whereas newly hired full time hourly associates in their first year of employment receive a prorated PTO grant on their 61st day of employment based on the month of hire and scheduled hours. Associates will receive a payout of any unused PTO, up to 40 hours, paid out in the next calendar year (except associates in Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana and Nebraska who are paid for all unused PTO).
• Additionally, hourly associates (except those in California) generally receive 72 hours of Paid Sick Leave Plus (“PSL+”) per calendar year, with a pro-rated grant in the associate’s first year of employment to the extent allowed by applicable law. If additional PSL+ is required in a particular jurisdiction, the company with comply with applicable law. Unused PSL+ does not carry over from one calendar year to the next unless required by applicable law. Instead of PSL+, hourly associates in California receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
• Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern