US Bank Sustainable Finance Commercial Strategist Job 

United States, North Carolina 

395065719

Objectives

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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Managing Director of Sustainable Finance to develop new/enhanced Sustainable Finance product roadmaps, collaborating with internal stakeholders (Credit, P&L owners, ESG Program Office, Product Leads, Risk, etc.), to ensure a competitive offering that aligns with evolving market needs and corporate sustainability priorities, including U.S. Bank’s 2030 $50 billion Environmental Finance goal, as well as the bank’s Access and Net Zero Commitments.
• Provide insights on the sustainable finance market landscape and work with commercial teams to understand commercial capabilities, priorities and client needs in order to inform new product strategy development; translate insights into actionable new and/or enhanced products.
• Develop technical business opportunity cases including value proposition, high-level market opportunity sizing, product channels, high level cost structures, projected revenue streams, ROE, etc.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (business, economics, finance, sustainability)
• 10 years of relevant banking product development/management work experience: especially related to sustainable finance, sustainability, and/or impact investing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the sustainable finance standards, instruments, and financing solutions (ICMA - GBP, SBP, SLBP, Tax equity, Project finance, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and benchmarking analysis skills
• Experience developing and executing an implementation plan for a product vision or strategy.
• Experience working in the banking sector or in a strategic consulting role is an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally to deliver strategic projects efficiently.
• Highly skilled in creation of briefing materials, report writing and preparation of presentations.
• Knowledge of and experience across multiple banking products, notably structured finance
• Knowledge of banking environmental and social risks and ESRM policies
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Travel expectations: 20%.

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 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 .

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: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00 - $186,230.00

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.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.