Lead Analyst - Review Enablement

At U.S. Bancorp India, we are on a journey to do our best. 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. Bancorp India 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.

Role Description:

• The Independent Risk Review and Assessment (IRRA) organization in Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) serves as U.S. Bank??s independent second line of defense, providing objective assessments of the effectiveness of the Bank??s Risk Management framework across credit, compliance, and operational risks.
• The Independent Assessment and Modernization team within the IRRA Program Office is seeking a Review Enablement Lead Analyst to support the advancement of IRRA??s review capabilities. This role partners closely with IRRA teams to identify, design, and implement data-enabled, technology-driven review enhancements, including system-driven testing and automation. The Lead Analyst will also support broader process improvement initiatives that enhance review quality, efficiency, and consistency.This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for advancing IRRA review methodologies and enablement practices in partnership with leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify review requirements and processes suitable for system-driven testing, including automated and data-driven testing approaches.
• Partner with data analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to understand underlying data sources, validate data integrity, and execute system-driven testing to support review conclusions.
• Provide data testing results in a clear, and useful manner, to support review conclusions.
• Identify control, process, and data weaknesses and support root cause analysis and inform remediation insights.
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance IRRA review methodologies and enablement capabilities through the use of data, analytics, and enabling technologies.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to Analysts, ensuring consistency and adherence to IRRA standards.
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing work based on evolving organizational goals and risk priorities with limited direction.
• Contribute to operational excellence by supporting process improvement efforts that improve review efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Seven to ten years of relevant professional experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in data analysis, process facilitation and project management.
• Strong understanding of financial services, risk management, including regulatory compliance requirements, operational and credit risk assessment, and regulatory trends.
• Advanced knowledge of business line operations, products, systems, and associated risks.
• Familiarity with data procurement. analysis, and reporting tools (e.g. SQL, SAS, Python, Power BI, Tableau) preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CRCM, CAMS, CIA) preferred.

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 -https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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