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Job Description
The Senior Market Specialist for RPS Strategy is responsible for assisting 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. The position works closely with the RPS Director of Strategy as well as RPS business line managers to recommend and guide RPS macro-business strategy. This position’s mission it is to evaluate current RPS business performance & strategy, potential new markets for entry, other new strategic business opportunities as well as maintaining an intimate knowledge of key RPS competitors and each competitor’s unique strategic advantages and market perspective.
Required Qualifications :
7-10 years of payments industry experience in the specific areas of product management, finance, risk management and business development
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge and experience with card portfolio finance theory, card marketing theory, financial institution governance and compliance, card operations & IT
Knowledge and experience in risk management theory and legal contract theory
Preferred Skills/Experience :
MBA Strongly preferred
Strong executive communication & presentation skills
Extensive knowledge of the industry and the competitive market
Very strong product management, design and development skills
Excellent knowledge of product/program development, pricing, implementation, and strategic analysis
Well-developed negotiation, presentation and sales skills
Excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong financial and competitive analysis skills
This position is responsible for developing highly complex business cases for new business lines, product extensions, and other business ventures. Key roles include leadership of cross-functional senior leadership teams, development of marketing plans, financial proformas, full business cases and executive presentations. More specific roles also include:
Leadership of special business-line consulting projects
Leadership of annual RPS Three Year Strategic Plan & RPS Strategy Articulation
RPS M&A prioritization & research
New market exploration
Monitor and articulate core capabilities and unique advantages across RPS vs. key competitors
Ongoing development of strategic growth concepts, including full business case development
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 risk management theory and legal contract theory. A strong knowledge of key RPS competitors is also required. Daily decisions made by this position have significant implications toward USB’s reputation in the payments industry.
This is a remote role. This team member is able to work from any location in the United States.
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) .
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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, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $145,180.00 - $170,800.00 - $187,880.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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.