U.S. Bank
Atlanta, GA
+ 12 other locations
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.
Credit Strategy is a dynamic team within Credit Risk Management focused on optimizing the identification, quantification and mitigation of credit risk. The team oversees critical second line of defense risk management programs including USB’s risk limit framework, risk rating, policy exceptions, risk ID, credit concentration, stress testing, collateral audit, credit policy and procedures, portfolio monitoring, strategic product growth and/or enhancements, regulatory review and compliance, and rapid response to emerging risk. Credit Strategy culture revolves around innovation, execution and collaboration across all 3 lines of defense and regulatory bodies. Talent seeking to join the Strategy team should possess an inquisitive and growth mindset, track record of taking initiative, and agility to problem solve in a team setting.
About the Role
In this role, you will serve as a thought leader, coordinator and implementation manager to help ensure we effectively meet or exceed the goals for key credit risk management strategy initiatives and programs.
Industry Credit Risk Management – Officer is responsible for portfolio management of specific industries and products portfolios across U.S. Bank (including, by not limited to, Asset Based Finance, Equipment Finance, Mortgage Warehouse Lending). The functions include emerging risk identification, managing risk appetite through risk limits and credit policies, portfolio construction and asset allocation strategies, as well as management of concentration, correlation, and specialized risks associated with the portfolios. Additional duties would include developing pro-active and forward-looking viewpoints regarding the industry / portfolio and creating solutions and recommendations for managing risk and influencing positive change. This includes directing, monitoring, and coordinating risk management projects for assigned industries / portfolios. This role provides independent risk management and governance while working closely with the business line, credit approval and various other key constituents to build out a comprehensive and proactive approach to portfolio management that promotes a strong risk management culture, aligned with U.S. Bank’s risk appetite.
You will build and maintain relationships with peers in the Credit Strategy as well as the broader Credit Risk Management (CRM) organization and line of business to achieve desired project goals or program outcomes. This is an influential individual contributor role that requires managing projects simultaneously, maintaining strong procedural documentation, and adjusting priorities as the business and regulatory environment evolves.
Key Activities
Core Competencies:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics or similar
Understanding of basic credit risk management concepts, along with 1st line and/or 2nd line experience related to underwriting and/or credit risk portfolio management preferred
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
Broad understanding of credit risk processes and governance programs, and credit data at U.S. Bank, or another mid-sized or large banking institution
Considerable understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills
Interest and awareness of external environment and economic events and their potential impacts to credit risk
Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Effective relationship building and negotiation skills
Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Applicable professional certifications
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our
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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:
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
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: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00
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.