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Job Summary

Essential Job Functions

• Define architectural guidelines for Agentic AI components and their oversight, AI models including LLMs, RAG implementations, and existing AI platforms within the enterprise. - (15%)
• Keep track of business use-cases in the AI area. - (5%)
• Keep track of enterprise AI strategic initiatives. - (5%)
• Participate in AI governance processes. - (10%)
• Perform and participate in research on upcoming AI technologies, their usage patterns and industry impacts. - (5%)
• Collaborate with both business and IT function to foster innovation and ensure strategic alignment. - (20%)
• Oversee architectural governance and ensure compliance with IT policies. - (20%)
• Mentor junior architects and provide thought leadership across the organization. - (20%)
• - (0%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 8+ years of experience working in IT.
• 2+ years of experience leading AI-related projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF Certification.
• AWS Solutions Architect
• 2+ years of experience in AI-related architecture.

Skills

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Agentic AI
• SAP Gen AI Hub
• Machine Learning Operations
• Data Analysis
• AWS AI Services
• Enterprise Security Architecture & Security StrategY
• Deep Cybersecurity Technical Expertise & Secure Solution Design
• Security Risk Assessment, Testing & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Consulting, Communication & Influence
• Technical Leadership, Mentoring & Strategic Technology Evaluation

Reports To: Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. Hybrid, 6-8 days per month are required in office.

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 deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, 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.

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