Head of Retail Branch Expansion & Network Growth

Us Bank; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced network strategy leader to drive its de novo branch and ATM expansion strategy. This role owns end-to-end expansion, including market prioritization, site selection, financial business case development, and execution oversight.

The leader will bridge strategy, finance, real estate, operations, and distribution to shape growth across markets. Strong cross-functional leadership and operational execution are required to deliver profitable growth and a scalable

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in retail banking, network strategy, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting de novo branch expansion, market entry, or distribution growth initiatives.
• Proven expertise in market analysis, site selection, trade area analytics, and network planning.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities including pro formas, ROI/IRR, and profitability forecasts.
• Exceptional program and project management skills with a track record of delivering complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with real estate strategy, broker partnerships, construction processes, and site development.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Own the de novo network strategy and multi-year expansion roadmap across branches and ATMs.
• Lead branch expansion initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating new geographies.
• Conduct market, CBSA, MSA, and trade area analyses to identify opportunities and refine market prioritization.
• Monitor competitive activity and industry trends to keep strategies relevant.
• Develop scalable frameworks and methodologies to support market expansion.

Skills

Market analysis

Site selection

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Esri GIS

Placer.ai

Buxton

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced network strategy leader to drive its de novo branch and ATM expansion strategy. This role owns end-to-end expansion, including market prioritization, site selection, financial business case development, and execution oversight.

The leader will bridge strategy, finance, real estate, operations, and distribution to shape growth across markets. Strong cross-functional leadership and operational execution are required to deliver profitable growth and a scalable