Strategic Initiatives - Business Banking

Posted:
11/4/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States ⋅ Portland, Oregon, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Cincinnati, Ohio, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Oregon, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Within the Business Banking Client Segment at U.S. Bank, multiple large and complex verticals are responsible for delivering high-impact products and services to business clients of all sizes.

As a Strategic Initiatives lead, you will drive senior-level communications and governance processes to support segment-wide prioritization, performance and results. In this role you will:

  • Create executive-level content to drive segment connectivity and showcase overall segment performance, strengths and opportunities
  • Evolve and enhance governance routines to ensure senior stakeholder alignment on priorities, resource allocation and progress toward segment goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote seamless integration and coordination in the execution of strategies
  • Monitor and assess the progress of strategic initiatives, identifying potential risks, and recommending corrective actions as necessary
  • Support client and banker feedback loops to inform segment strategy
  • Provide input in business and strategic planning, and help execute initiatives in support of segment strategy
  • Develop trusted relationships with senior leaders and key business partners
  • Give guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Master’s degree (postgraduate, MBA or equivalent study)
  • Payments, banking, or SMB software expertise 
  • Experience in a high-pressure matrixed environment with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and/or involvement with a top-tier consulting firm
  • Executive presence and ability to influence without authority
  • Problem solver with an ownership mindset, instead of facilitator
  • Exceptional strategic, analytical, and storyboarding skills
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-orientation with strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change
  • Positive, consultative approach to business problems and team members

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $129,455.00 - $152,300.00 - $167,530.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.