Global Structured Finance Deal Manager

Job Description

The Deal Team is responsible for leading, managing, and executing all new deal and amendment transactions within Global Structured Finance (GSF). This role serves as the primary owner of transaction negotiation and execution, from initial engagement through deal close, including contract review, negotiation, onboarding activities, documentation management, and coordination of closing mechanics. The Deal Team ensures that every transaction adheres to GSF negotiation guidelines, contract standards, risk framework, operational capabilities, and U.S. Bank policies, while delivering a consistently high‑quality client and internal partner experience.

The role partners closely with Relationship Managers, Business Development Officers, Client Managers, Account Administrators, Operations, Risk, Legal, and external counsel. The Deal Team maintains a deep understanding of GSF service requirements, documentation standards, and operational processes, translating that expertise into efficient, well‑controlled, and risk‑aligned transaction execution across all assigned deals.

• Lead end‑to‑end deal negotiation and execution, including contract review, deviation escalation, approval and documentation, and coordination with external counsel.
• Contribute to pricing decisions for new deals and services.
• Manage pre‑close onboarding and risk assessment activities, ensuring timely completion of KYC, internal approvals, operational readiness, and accuracy of all onboarding tasks.
• Oversee closing processes, confirm all conditions precedent, and execute final documents.
• Deliver high‑quality deal knowledge that establishes internal partners for success.
• Review and negotiate amendments and terminations, coordinating with internal partners for proper alignment.
• Collaborate consistently with internal partners to ensure deals meet client timelines and reflect strong cross‑functional execution and interconnected partnerships.
• Engage effectively with external counsel, senior client stakeholders, and internal functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in banking operations, sales, compliance/law, accounting, and/or customer service.

• 2 to 3 years of experience negotiating deal documentation, including execution of new transactions and deal structures without established templates or precedent.
• 7+ years of experience in structured finance, corporate trust, legal negotiation, or related financial services.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and documentation review for structured finance products.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation, service requirements, operational workflows, and trust/fiduciary standards.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail, risk alignment, and adherence to standards.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and operational requirements and translate them into practical execution frameworks.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple internal teams.

Pay Range: $ – $.

• 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 hours, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
• Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

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