Business Banking Strategic Initiatives Lead

Company: U.S. Bank
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Strategic Initiatives Lead defines gaps, opportunities, and competitive differentiation to expand our product capabilities for Business Banking customers. Guides the organization through build, buy, and partnership opportunities to retain competitive advantage while accelerating our velocity to market. Helps drive execution in both strategies and tactics. In this role you will: Scan the market Analyze customer and industry trends Identify market gaps and opportunities Analyze the competition Assess internal capabilities and capacities against external partnership or acquisition offers Benchmark capabilities to peer banks and fintech providers Accelerate revenue drivers Define the business model and case for new revenue lines, products, and services Test and validate assumptions while creating a sensitivity analysis for key drivers Assist in definition of the commercial launch and go-to-market strategy Strategy execution and tactics Lead roll-out of revenue strategies across the organization Work with cross-functional groups across product and channel partners Basic Qualifications Master's degree, or equivalent work experience 10 or more years of experience in project management activities Two or more years of managerial experience Preferred Skills/Experience Background in fostering an environment of innovation and customer centricity, institutionalizing agile innovation practices, and a customer insight to action culture Experience with fintech and corporate product and payments partnerships 5 years' experience with strategy development, business planning and future visioning, as well as quantitative and economic modelling Payments, banking, or SMB software expertise Bachelor’s degree (business, psychology, economics, strategy or equivalent) Master’s degree (postgraduate, MBA or equivalent study) Experience in a high-pressure matrixed environment with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and/or involvement with a top-tier consulting firm. This role is hybrid. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at the listed U.S. Bank location(s), while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. 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: $139,230.00 - $163,800.00 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. 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.

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