Strategic Financial Analyst: Data-Driven Insights for Executives

U.S. Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance (basic/optional)

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst to translate complex financial and market data into clear insights, executive storylines, and recommended actions. The role emphasizes financial judgment, P&L familiarity, and concise communication to inform strategic priorities.

The analyst will support governance, reporting, and operational effectiveness by leveraging AI and analytics to enhance speed and depth of business insights for leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight to 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in strategy, business analytics, finance, market research, business management, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data, market data, trends, and business performance metrics to develop insights and action plans.
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to build analyses, pressure-test assumptions, and convert data into executive-ready presentations.
• Strong business writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into concise storylines, key messages, and next steps.
• Proven ability to manage multiple analyses and deliver executive-ready insights in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative inputs (financial results, trends, market data, operational metrics) and translate into storylines and actions.
• Develop structured analyses to support key business priorities and leadership discussions.
• Synthesize insights across Product and Practice leaders to identify themes, risks, opportunities, and decisions.
• Create data-driven views of performance, market positioning, and client trends.
• Identify assumptions, variances, risks, and implications within analyses.
• Prepare executive-level materials with summaries, presentations, and data-driven narratives.
• Use AI, analytics, and tools to improve speed, quality, and depth of business insights.
• Translate operating model and data into practical insights for leadership decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Executive storytelling

Analytical acumen

Multitask management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst to translate complex financial and market data into clear insights, executive storylines, and recommended actions. The role emphasizes financial judgment, P&L familiarity, and concise communication to inform strategic priorities.

The analyst will support governance, reporting, and operational effectiveness by leveraging AI and analytics to enhance speed and depth of business insights for leadership decision-making.