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Job DescriptionSUMMARY
U.S. Bank is seeking a highly effective and dynamic Business Line Risk Manager to lead Corporate Functions risk oversight for Default Operations within Consumer, Business, & Treasury Operations (CBTO), spanning loss mitigation, collections, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. This role will partner across the three lines of defense to drive consistent risk management practices, influence business decisions, and enhance the control environment across high-risk operational processes. Success will be measured through proactive risk identification and mitigation, sustainable control improvements, and strong cross-functional collaboration to mitigate regulatory and operational risk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with the Business:
- Serve as the primary risk advisor for assigned CBTO business units or functional areas.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders to identify risks early and influence decisions.
- Translate complex risk topics into clear, actionable recommendations.
Assess and Manage Risk:
- Support risk assessments, control evaluation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Identify emerging risks related to business changes, strategic initiatives, and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure risks are documented and managed in alignment with enterprise frameworks.
Support Governance and Oversight:
- Contribute to risk governance routines, including reporting on key risk themes and trends.
- Promote consistency and discipline in risk management practices.
- Develop and deliver concise materials for leadership discussion.
Enable Change and Transformation:
- Provide risk guidance on transformation efforts, new initiatives, and process changes.
- Ensure early risk engagement to improve outcomes and reduce rework.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess impacts to risk and control environments.
Strengthen Control Environment:
- Support issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
- Challenge and validate corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with Audit, Compliance, and Risk partners to drive strong outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business.
- Advanced understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls.
- Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies.
- Strong leadership and management skills of processes, projects and people.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.
- Applicable professional certifications.
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:
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
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.
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: $124,695.00 - $146,700.00U.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.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- More than 10 years of applicable experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory trends impacting consumer lending
- Advanced understanding of consumer lending operations, products, systems, risks, and controls
- Thorough knowledge of risk, compliance, and audit competencies
- Leadership and people/project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
- Applicable professional certifications
US Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by US Bank.
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Retirement Support — The package pairs a pension with a matched 401(k), strengthening long‑term financial security. Retirement programs and other financial safeguards are presented as comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, numerous holidays, and dedicated volunteer hours provide meaningful time away. Additional time off with tenure and options to expand PTO bolster flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources are described as robust. Health insurance is characterized as top‑notch in multiple descriptions.
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