Strategic Risk & Initiatives Leader — Claims Modernization

U.S. Bank; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced professional to lead complex, long-term strategic initiatives within Enterprise Fraud Claims and Disputes, focusing on modernization, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment.

You will partner with subject matter experts across the organization to translate business needs into actionable requirements, assess risk, and drive initiatives from concept to implementation. This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years in regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Ability to assess risk and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority, long-term strategic initiatives in claims modernization and platform transformation.
• Define objectives, requirements, and implementation approaches with SMEs.
• Assess risks, dependencies, and guide prioritization and decision-making.
• Support audits by coordinating with auditors and documenting processes.
• Collaborate across product, technology, and operations to move initiatives forward.
• Explore applying AI, automation, and governance in fraud initiatives.

Skills

Independent leadership

AI & automation

Regulatory risk knowledge

Audits & compliance

Stakeholder management

Requirements translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

8+ years in regulatory compliance

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced professional to lead complex, long-term strategic initiatives within Enterprise Fraud Claims and Disputes, focusing on modernization, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment.

You will partner with subject matter experts across the organization to translate business needs into actionable requirements, assess risk, and drive initiatives from concept to implementation. This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.