Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships Lead

Core Responsibilities:

• Drive business development and customer acquisition opportunities for the Business Banking Segment.
• Serve as the Business Banking representative in the identification and evaluation of partnerships, investments and acquisitions.
• Actively lead cross‑functional teams, including representation from Finance, Accounting, Product, Legal, Risk and other business lines.
• Represent Business Banking in the deal process, including due diligence, business case development, term sheet preparation and contract negotiations.
• Provide thought leadership in developing long‑term strategies and growth opportunities.
• Partner with other U.S. Bank business lines to access and maximize the potential value of acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
• Collaborate with payments, treasury management, CBB and private wealth to identify and evaluate opportunities to increase centrality and grow the Business Banking segment.
• Continuously review the market landscape to assess opportunities for cross‑business line impact.
• Develop and refine multi‑year strategic acquisition and partnership strategies to support growth objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ten‑to‑fifteen years of related experience in corporate development, investment banking or related fields.

• Knowledge of banking and payments products and the competitive landscape.
• Financial modeling expertise.
• Experience with identifying and negotiating acquisitions, investments, partnerships and alliances, including due diligence, modeling, legal agreements, etc.
• Strong problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve or escale complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, requiring an in‑office presence of at least three days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office for the remaining days.

• 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 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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.

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 verifies employment eligibility.

Pay Range: $ – $. The range may vary by location.

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Background checks are conducted consistent with applicable local and federal laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Certain positions may also be subject to additional regulatory requirements.

Applicants must comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.