Operational Risk Partner — Corporate Functions

Usbank; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly effective Business-Line Risk Manager to lead Corporate Functions risk oversight for Performing Operations within Consumer & Business Banking Operations.

This role partners across the three lines of defense to drive consistent risk management, influence business decisions, and strengthen the control environment through proactive risk assessments and issue remediation. Applicants typically bring six-plus years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with

Qualifications

• Six+ years of applicable experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary risk advisor for assigned CBBO Performing Operations business unit.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to identify risks early and influence decisions.
• Translate complex risk topics into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support risk assessments, control evaluation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Identify emerging risks related to business changes and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure risks are documented and managed per enterprise frameworks.
• Contribute to risk governance routines, including reporting on key risk themes and trends.
• Develop and deliver concise materials for leadership discussion.
• Provide risk guidance on transformation efforts and new initiatives.
• Ensure early risk engagement to improve outcomes and reduce rework.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess impacts to risk and control environments.
• Support issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Challenge and validate corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with Audit, Compliance, and Risk partners to drive strong outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly effective Business-Line Risk Manager to lead Corporate Functions risk oversight for Performing Operations within Consumer & Business Banking Operations.

This role partners across the three lines of defense to drive consistent risk management, influence business decisions, and strengthen the control environment through proactive risk assessments and issue remediation. Applicants typically bring six-plus years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with