U.S. Bank

Business Line Risk Manager - Global Accounting & Operations

U.S. Bank • $98K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Over six years of relevant experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficient in financial services regulations and compliance.
  • Strong risk judgment and advanced business acumen.
  • Exceptional executive communication skills for complex topics.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software packages.
  • Relevant professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Embed risk management expertise into business activities and decisions.
  • Translate risk program requirements into actionable guidance.
  • Act as primary escalation point for risks within GA&O.
  • Coordinate with SOX Program Office on compliance and documentation.
  • Drive consistency in implementing risk program processes.
  • Train business partners on SOX requirements and facilitate testing.
  • Collaborate with risk teams to streamline risk program approach.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life insurance coverage including optional term insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Paid parental leave and pregnancy disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid vacation policy (2-5 weeks based on tenure).
  • 11 paid holiday opportunities each year.
  • Support for adoption with assistance programs.
  • Accrue sick leave at one hour per 30 hours worked.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Under the leadership of U.S. Bank's Controller, Global Accounting & Operations (GA&O) is responsible for the company's consolidated financial reporting, including the annual report and quarterly SEC filings. The function also provides enterprise-wide support for corporate accounting, accounting compliance, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and the general ledger, as well as specialized expertise in valuation, tax, and insurance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Business Line Risk Manager serves as a trusted advisor and strategic risk partner to GA&O. This role embeds risk expertise directly into business activities, initiatives, and decision-making - enabling growth while ensuring risks are identified early, clearly articulated and effectively managed.

The Risk Manager acts as the primary point of escalation for existing and emerging risks and translates enterprise risk program requirements into practical, actionable guidance for the business. In addition, the Risk Manager serves as the SOX Coordinator for the business - acting as the primary liaison to the SOX Program Office and process owners to communicate program requirements, maintain accurate SOX documentation and coordinate quarterly self-assessments and certifications.

Additional responsibilities include:

- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, by embedding risk expertise into business decisions and proactively identifying, assessing and monitoring existing and emerging risks.

- Act as a liaison between the business line and risk program teams, simplifying risk program requirements and translating impacts to the business.

- Collaborate with risk program teams to drive a streamlined, consistent approach to implementing risk program requirements and routines.

- Serve as the SOX Coordinator by training business partners on SOX requirements, supporting ongoing maintenance of SOX documentation (processes, risks, controls, and key reports) and facilitating annual control testing by gathering evidence and coordinating with testing teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Typically more than six years of applicable experience.

- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

- Strong business acumen and risk judgment.

- Executive communication skills including the ability to distill complex risk/control topics into clear, concise executive-ready messaging and recommendations.

- Ownership and accountability mindset.

- 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 analytical, process facilitation and project management skills.
- Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication 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.

LOCATION EXPECTATIONS

- This role requires working onsite from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.

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.

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: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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