Product Operations Financial Analyst

U.S. Bank • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $24 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Operations Financial Analyst supports bond payment activities at U.S. Bank by helping process debt-service payments and disbursements, review transaction requests, research customer questions, and complete work accurately and on time. The role collaborates with clients, teammates, and internal business partners to help ensure bond transactions operate according to their governing documents. It is described as an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in detailed financial operations work; prior banking experience and a finance-related degree are not required.

The position is based in West Side Flats, St. Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid arrangement and an expectation of 60% onsite. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires working from a U.S. Bank location at least three days per week. Success is measured through payment and billing timeliness, accuracy, teamwork, communication, and understanding of operational processes.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or technical education, or equivalent work experience.
• Less than two years of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Ability to manage deadlines and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and learn new processes.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners.
• Comfort using basic Microsoft Excel functions and working within spreadsheets.
• Initiative to work ahead and assist others when business needs increase.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned operational processes from receiving and reviewing disbursement requests through processing and submitting them for approval.
• Support bond debt-service payments and disbursements, particularly around payment dates such as the 1st and 30th of the month.
• Review requests and documentation to confirm information is complete, accurate, and in the proper form.
• Research and help resolve customer questions involving transactions, payments, reports, and account activity.
• Monitor reports and assist with project requisitions and other financial operations activities.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with clients and internal partners.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to help ensure bond deals operate according to their governing documents.
• Plan ahead, meet deadlines, and assist teammates during higher-volume periods.
• Learn the reasoning behind processes rather than simply completing required steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and overall work quality.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, dental, and 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 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree