Senior Performance 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. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a SEC registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services to a variety of products, including registered investment companies, private funds, and separately managed accounts. As of June 30th, 2024, USBAM manages more than $173 billion in assets for money market funds and other short-term fixed income liquidity management strategies. The Performance Analyst role will work within the Performance team and support accurate and timely performance measurement and reporting. This role involves the collecting, calculating, measuring and analyzing of investment performance results and communication of those results in support of both internal management and external clients. The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail, a strong background in portfolio performance and attribution as well as excellent analytical, technical and communication skills.
Responsible for defining and performing systems analysis and development tasks to improve workflow and operating efficiency. Formulates proposals for new systems and information needs by analyzing existing systems and procedures and defining recommended technical and procedural improvements. Analyzes costs of existing operations and estimates cost savings to be achieved by implementing proposed changes; makes recommendations based on analysis. Participates in the modification of existing applications or development of new applications. Acts as a liaison and technical resource between management, staff and information systems to define and communicate standards of operational policy, plans, customer service or financial/performance reporting. Ensures all documentation and requests comply with established policies and procedures. Maintains applicable systems to monitor and track projects, plans and/or data; provides reports to management as needed. Writes test plans and performs tests of new systems and modifications to existing systems. Develops communication tools to ensure a high level of awareness of policies, plans, procedures or study/project results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically six or more years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of policies, plans, procedures, products and regulatory requirements for assigned business unit
• Ability to conduct an analysis of a business need, including scheduling meetings, planning agendas and conferring with business line leaders
• Advanced understanding of project management and testing methodology and procedures
• Ability to develop test schedules, review testing plans, track test issues and report on test results
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work as part of a project team
• Effective verbal and written presentation and communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

• 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