Intelligent Automation Summer Intern

Job Description

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Job Summary

The Summer Internship Program at Bread Financial allows college students to develop a variety of skills within different areas of our business. Over the summer, interns will collaborate with several teams and departments, building a firm knowledge of our business and company culture. Participants will also go through a professional curriculum, attend social and philanthropic events, and participate in executive round tables. The program targets rising junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students.

The Intelligent Automation team helps Bread Financial business teams streamline work by combining robotics, process optimization, and AI-driven tools to remove manual, repetitive tasks. We partner closely with business units to understand their processes, identify automation opportunities, and design solutions that improve accuracy, speed, and customer experience. Our team builds and maintains automations, from simple bots to more advanced AI‑enhanced workflows, while ensuring they’re secure, scalable, and compliant with banking standards. Ultimately, we enable employees to focus on higher‑value work and help the bank operate more efficiently and intelligently.

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%)
• Activity-based Training Development curriculum and Talent Mobility programs to facilitate participant development. – (20%)
• 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. – (15%)
• Build and maintain effective internal and external business partnerships. Identify, resolve, and escalate concerns as needed. – (15%)
• Learn proper process and procedures relevant to an associate’s respective team. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and specific job-related technology. – (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%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entering Junior year of bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous completion of a Bread Financial Summer Internship
• Knowledge of Application Development or Information Systems

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Professional Etiquette

Reports To: Supervisor and above
Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a Bread Financial location.

Physical And Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Typing/Writing

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 Pay Range: $18.00 – $65.00

Full Pay Range For Position (Dependent on Work Location, Education, Experience, and Skills):

• California: $18.00 – $65.00
• Colorado: $18.00 – $65.00
• New York: $18.00 – $65.00
• Washington: $18.00 – $65.00
• Maryland: $18.00 – $65.00
• Washington DC: $18.00 – $65.00
• Illinois: $18.00 – $65.00
• New Jersey: $18.00 – $65.00
• Vermont: $18.00 – $65.00
• Ohio: $18.00 – $65.00

Benefits at Bread Financial

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and other Voluntary Benefits: Available to eligible associates (regular full-time, 30+ hours/week) and their spouses/domestic partners, and children under 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (disability coverage has a 6-month waiting period).
• Parental Leave: Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period.
• 401(k) Plan: Hired associates, both full-time and part-time, can immediately enroll.
• Paid Holidays: All associates receive 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time hourly associates receive a bi-annual grant in January and July (prorated for new hires on their 61st day). Unused PTO up to 40 hours is paid out in the next calendar year (all unused PTO paid out in AK, CA, CO, MT, NE).
• Paid Sick Leave Plus (PSL+): Generally 72 hours per calendar year for hourly associates (prorated in the first year), unless additional hours are required by law. Unused PSL+ does not carry over unless required by law.
• Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) for California: Hourly associates in California receive 80 hours upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
• Company Stock Purchase: Hired associates can elect to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Disclosures

• 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 TaOps@breadfinancial.com.

Job Family: Internships and Special Pgms
Job Type: Temporary