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    "description": "<h2>About Blackhawk Network</h2>\n<p>Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the State of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located within 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a \"Hybrid\" employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule.</p>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>The Senior Director, Credit is responsible for setting the credit strategy, governance, and execution framework that protects the company’s balance sheet while enabling profitable growth. This role leads the global credit function, including credit policy, underwriting, portfolio management, collections strategy, and credit risk analytics, partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Operations.</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<h3>Strategy & Leadership</h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Define and own the enterprise credit risk strategy, aligning it with overall financial and commercial objectives.</li>\n <li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing credit team (managers, analysts, and specialists) across regions.</li>\n <li>Establish and maintain credit governance, including policies, standards, approval matrices, and risk escalation processes.</li>\n <li>Represent Credit in senior leadership forums and cross-functional initiatives (e.g., new products, large deals, M&A).</li>\n <li>Partner with Accounts Receivable team to provide strategy and guidance on challenging collection items</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Policy, Underwriting & Portfolio Management</h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Design and maintain credit policies and procedures covering new customer onboarding, credit limit setting, and ongoing reviews.</li>\n <li>Oversee credit underwriting for key customers and partners, including review of financial statements, bank and trade references, and external ratings.</li>\n <li>Set and manage credit limits and terms, including exceptions and non-standard approvals, balancing risk and commercial needs.</li>\n <li>Monitor the credit portfolio (concentrations, sector/geographic exposure, trends) and recommend risk mitigation actions.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Collections, Disputes & Loss Management</h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Own collections strategy and performance; 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Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.</em></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $144,770.00 to $195,450.00</p>\n<p>Salary Range for California Residents Only: $180,730.00 to $244,000.00</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2026, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>EEO Statement</h2>\n<p>Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104. </p>",
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