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Job Description

U.S. Bank's Corporate Finance team is expanding its competitive intelligence function responsible for the development of detailed peer bank industry analysis and comparative assessments against the Company’s highly diversified and successful operating model.  The Competitive Intelligence Analyst will support the Company’s broader Corporate Finance efforts, which includes highly collaborative and critical Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Economic Analysis functions. 

Responsibilities:

Assists Director of Competitive Intelligence’s mandate of maintaining constant coverage of industry-related news, trends, and developments and disseminates insights when appropriate to internal stakeholders.Supports the development of thematic, market, and company research that identifies and evaluates key strategic trends, market dynamics, key stakeholder strengths, weaknesses and opportunities associated with various focus areas.Drafts internal competitive research reports including, alerts, company updates, industry notes, sell-side coverage analyst analysis and/or target shareholder prospectingSupports management’s interactions with institutional investors by responding to requests for reports, models and/or other ad-hoc analysis.Supports all preparations for industry and company-sponsored events/conferences, as neededStays abreast of trends and business conditions and fiscal/monetary policy that could affect the broader macro environment or USB specifically

Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree, or equivalent work experienceTypically five or more years of related experience

Preferred Skills/ExperienceStrategic self-starter, detail-oriented, resourceful, independent critical thinkerComfort in initiating contact and interacting with internal / external stakeholders including senior executive managementAbility to work independently while also capable of delivering in a team-oriented environmentGood listening, verbal, written communication, and organizational skillsUnderstanding of equity markets on a global and domestic levelTheoretical competency in accounting/financial modeling, securities valuation, and an aptitude toward financial marketsComfortable synthesizing data as well as applying logic and reasoning to decipher the strengths and weaknesses of a particular problem setInterest in developing skills in technical and fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and strategy research

This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. 

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.

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 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.

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: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00 - $136,400.00

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.