Business Risk Specialist
U.S. Bank
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
The Business Risk Specialist supports the organization’s risk management framework by helping identify, assess, monitor, and escalate risks that may impact the company. Under general supervision, this role partners with Lines of Business and cross‑functional stakeholders to analyze issues, coordinate data and reporting, support risk initiatives, and assist with the implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage work in a fast‑changing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor systems, databases, processes, and procedures to identify potential risks, issues, or control gaps.
Analyze information and data to support risk identification, assessment, and reporting activities.
Develop clear problem statements and escalate matters requiring attention to appropriate partners or leadership.
Coordinate the collection, compilation, and validation of data from multiple sources.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries; assist with report development as needed.
Support business risk projects and initiatives, including temporary issue remediation and longer‑term solutions.
Assist in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of internal policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards.
Partner with Lines of Business, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and other stakeholders to provide guidance, recommendations, and support related to risk matters.
Participate in meetings and lead discussions with managers and senior leaders to communicate risk items, impacts, and recommendations.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements or control improvements.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Three to five years of applicable experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience supporting financial services, banking, or regulated environments.
Prior experience with loss mitigation, operations, or issue management functions.
Experience using reporting or data tools such as SQL.
Familiarity with escalation, SWAT, or issue‑management teams.
Location Expectations:
This role is expected to be onsite 3 (three) days a week at one of our hub offices below
Lunken Operations Center, OH
Tamarack Rd, KY
Genpass Irving, TX
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: $25.63 - $34.18U.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.