IRRA BLQA Analyst

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

U.S. Bank is seeking a Business Line Quality Assurance (BLQA) Analyst responsible for the execution of quality assurance testing activities within Independent Risk Review and Assessment (IRRA), a second line of defense independent testing function.
The Analyst will conduct test preparation, test execution and identification of control and process weaknesses through testing activities; Propose changes to business line procedures or controls to improve any process gaps; Maintain testing documentation in keeping with department’s policies and creating comprehensive audit trails/work papers and assessing and documenting appropriate test conclusions; Ensure proficient knowledge of the operations of the functional areas; Monitor key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates for existing test scripts/procedures; Perform routine to moderately complex testing and control assessment activities in accordance to the annual test plan; Identify control deficiencies and documenting test results; Leading collaboration sessions with the business unit to vet test findings and review testing results; Identifying and documenting the process to validate test populations and pull samplings; Utilize effective verbal communication of testing results to the BLQA Lead Analyst and/or Manager and for responding to and/or escalating significant risks as appropriate; Maintain accurate and complete records and preparing statements and reports; and Provide project and analytical support for medium projects and/or assisting with larger, more complex projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than five years of applicable experience

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Basic or intermediate Risk, Compliance, and Audit competencies.
• Basic understanding of the business line’s operations, products, services, systems, and associated risks.
• Solid business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address risks.
• Average process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills.
• Average presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Applicable professional certifications (CPA, CIA, etc.) are preferred.

THIS ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, WHICH MEANS THERE’S AN IN-OFFICE EXPECTATION OF 3 OR MORE DAYS PER WEEK AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK OUTSIDE THE OFFICE LOCATION FOR THE OTHER 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.

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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• 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