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Job Description

The VP Competitor Intelligence - Credit and Debit Card Issuing for Retail Payment Solutions Business Strategy, Network and Development is responsible for partnering with team stakeholder on their analytical needs. This position is responsible for extracting data across many sources and analyzing the data needed in the development of RPS’ overall strategic positioning and growth alternatives within the marketplace as well as RPS’ strategic orientation toward existing and new market sectors.

This position is responsible for providing analytic support to the RPS Business Strategy and Market Directors developing highly complex business cases for new business lines, product extensions, and other business ventures. More specific roles also include:

• Quarterly industry and competitor financial comparison to credit and debit card issuing business, utilizing publicly available information. Credit card issuing analysis includes trend analysis of key performance metrics includes sales volume, average net receivables, net yield, net credit losses, risk adjusted margin, efficiency rations, return on managed assets, etc..

• Preparation of quarterly industry performance discussion material for presentation/review at RPS Business Strategy and Development staff meetings on a quarterly basis. Focus of the material is to provide insights into the industry overall and key competitors in which the segments RPS engages.

• Oversight of staff who creates monthly performance reports for credit and debit card issuing card business to ensure accuracy, and to identify opportunities to streamline process and content

• Analytics supporting case studies

• Research and analysis supporting Agent FI and Cobrand credit card issuing deals

• Pending regulatory & legislation impacts on credit and debit card issuing business

The position requires a highly specialized knowledge of card portfolio finance theory, card marketing theory, financial institution governance and compliance, card operations & IT, as well as accounting principles, risk management theory and legal contract theory. A strong knowledge of key RPS competitors is also required.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree, or equivalent work experience

• 10 or more years of experience in project management activities

• Two or more years of managerial experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 7+ years of credit card industry experience in the specific areas of product management, finance, risk management and business development.

• Highly specialized knowledge of card portfolio finance theory, card marketing theory, financial institution governance and compliance, card operations & IT, as well as accounting principles, risk management theory and legal contract theory

• Excellent financial and competitive analysis skills

• Strong understanding of relational databases and query efficiency

• Strong knowledge of key RPS competitors

• Expert knowledge of assigned business line or functional area

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Advanced knowledge of project management

• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• 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 law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $129,455.00 - $152,300.00 - $167,530.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.