Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships Lead

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $149,515 - $175,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will drive business development and customer acquisition opportunities and will serve as the Business Banking representative in the identification and evaluation of partnerships, investments and acquisitions in the Business Banking Segment. Actively leads cross-functional teams including representation from various business lines and functional units (including Finance, Accounting, Product, Legal, Risk, etc.) Business Banking representative in the deal process including due diligence, business case development, term sheet preparation and contract negotiations (as appropriate) Provides thought leadership in developing long-term strategies and growth opportunities Partners with other U.S. Bank business lines to access and maximize potential value of acquisitions, partnerships and investments Collaborates across business lines (including Payments, Treasury Management, CBB and Private Wealth) to identify and evaluate opportunities to increase centrality and grow the Business Banking segment through strategic initiatives. Continuously reviews market landscape to assess opportunities for cross-business line impact Collaborates across business lines to develop and refine multi-year strategic acquisition and partnership strategy to support growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Ten to fifteen years of related experience in corporate development, investment banking or related fields

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of banking and payments products and competitive landscape
• Financial modeling expertise
• Experience with identifying and negotiating acquisitions, investments, partnerships and alliances, including due diligence, modeling, legal agreements, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and customer acquisition opportunities.
• Serve as the Business Banking representative in the identification and evaluation of partnerships, investments and acquisitions in the Business Banking Segment.
• Actively lead cross-functional teams including representation from various business lines and functional units (including Finance, Accounting, Product, Legal, Risk, etc.).
• Act as the Business Banking representative in the deal process including due diligence, business case development, term sheet preparation and contract negotiations (as appropriate).
• Provide thought leadership in developing long-term strategies and growth opportunities.
• Partner with other U.S. Bank business lines to access and maximize potential value of acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
• Collaborate across business lines (including Payments, Treasury Management, CBB and Private Wealth) to identify and evaluate opportunities to increase centrality and grow the Business Banking segment through strategic initiatives.
• Continuously review the market landscape to assess opportunities for cross-business line impact.
• Collaborate across business lines to develop and refine multi-year strategic acquisition and partnership strategy to support growth objectives.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior