Business Risk Specialist

at  US Bank National Association

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 Business Risk Specialist is responsible for screening payments flagged against economic sanctions lists, ensuring that individuals or entities are not on any watch or restricted lists. They work through a queue that includes first reviews, final reviews, and additional research, using investigative tools and regulatory guidelines to resolve potential matches. With a focus on accuracy and compliance, the specialist ensures timely decision-making to protect the organization from regulatory risks and maintain adherence to legal standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of applicable experience

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Moderate understanding of the associated operations, products/services, systems, and risks/controls applicable to assigned area
• Intermediate understanding of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills, particularly word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in security, fraud, anti-money laundering and/or financial services preferred

• 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 la