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Job Description

This multifaceted role requires someone who excels in a dynamic environment, has strong financial and analytical skills, is a creative problem solver and a strong communicator. The ideal candidate is fluent with sustainability megatrends and experienced in banking product development and Sustainable Finance/ESG investing. The candidate will join a dynamic and strategically important team and contribute to the development of full suite of Sustainable Finance products/services to meet current client needs and drive new client acquisition.

Objectives:

Execute on highest priority business areas of U.S. Bank through product development and go-to-market pilot/rollout
Conducting capabilities gap assessment to identify new required capabilities to capture revenue potential and inform business cases
Enhance and built products/services to meet current client needs and drive new client acquisition

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Managing Director of Sustainable Finance to develop new Sustainable Finance product roadmaps, collaborating with internal stakeholders, to ensure a competitive offering that aligns with evolving market needs and corporate ESG priorities.
Build highly technical market entry/market sizing analyses and generate new product business cases
Work closely with coverage and product partners to develop an understanding, and keep abreast of the competitive landscape and market trends
Ensure compliance with the bank’s sustainable finance framework and environmental and social risk management policies
Provide insights on the sustainable finance market landscape and work with commercial teams to understand client needs in order to inform product strategy and development priorities; translate insights into actionable product enhancements

Skills and Qualifications:

At least 10 years of banking or management consulting or corporate development experience with prior, relevant SF/ESG expertise within financial services
Strong numeracy/financial modeling skills and familiarity with the banking credit and risk management processes
Corporate "maturity" and a track record implementing change management at large organization.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional groups.
Must have the ability to focus on the details with maintaining the ability to comprehend the ‘bigger’ picture. The successful candidate must have excellent financial analysis skills; the ability to multi-task/juggle multiple projects at once, being flexible to changing directions as needed; while staying on top of all initiatives so as to deliver them on-time and in scope.
Prior experience in ESG investment or banking product development is a must
Must have understanding of financial markets and various investment disciplines
A collegial work style and a willingness to perform a wide range of tasks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Entrepreneurial and organized personality with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

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.

Learn how the way we work at U.S. Bank drives meaningful relationships with our customers and collaboration across the company.

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, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $183,005.00 - $215,300.00 - $236,830.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Senior Sustainable Finance Product Strategist