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Job Description
U.S. Bank's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking an investigative manager for its Emerging Risk and Trends (ERT) Team. The SIU is part of U.S. Bank's Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance (EFCC) organization, a second line of defense responsible for identifying and preventing individuals and businesses from using U.S. Bank products and services for illegal purposes and reporting suspicious activity to FinCEN and law enforcement.
The SIU ERT Investigations Manager leads a specialized investigative team responsible for proactively identifying, analyzing, and investigating emerging financial crime risks and typologies. Operating within an intelligence-led, threat-driven framework, the role integrates external intelligence (e.g., open-source reporting, law enforcement and industry engagement) and internal data to detect evolving threats and anticipate risk exposure. The ideal candidate must be tactically skilled to translate intelligence into high-impact investigations, drive detection and control enhancements, and produce strategic insights that strengthen U.S. Bank's financial crime risk management posture.
The role reports directly to the Director of the SIU.
Responsibilities:
You'll contribute to the bank's overall strategy and risk profile by:
Leading a team that performs exploratory, data-driven investigations to identify emerging financial crime risks, typologies, and network patterns
Translating intelligence into actionable insights that drive investigative priorities and SAR decisioning
Partnering with EFCC Financial Intelligence Unit's (FIU) FIU to convert emerging risk insights into transaction monitoring rules, scenarios, and alerting strategies
Track and report on impact of intelligence-driven actions (e.g., alerts generated, cases opened, risks mitigated)
Developing a strong interaction model with industry peers to promote collaboration related to financial crime threats
Coordinating the intake of financial crime intelligence or the sharing identified suspicious activity with law enforcement
Providing executive-level briefing to internal and external stakeholders
Monitoring changes in legal and regulatory frameworks related to BSA compliance
Ensuring confidentiality requirements are observed and data is protected
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
10 or more years of experience in an applicable risk management environment
Applicable certifications
Preferred Skills/Experience
10 years of federal law enforcement or intelligence experience in the areas of complex financial crime investigations or analyses
Strong knowledge of AML regulations (BSA, Patriot Act), and FinCEN SAR filing requirements
Experience with AML transaction monitoring, anomalous detection, intelligence driven analyses
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Stronge knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, along with general proficiency in adapting to new software applications
Experience with banking operations, products and services, systems and associated risks and controls
Certifications: CAMS, CFE, or comparable credentials preferred
Location Expectations
The 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 (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:
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
Review our full benefits available by employment status here (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/benefits/us) .
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
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: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00
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.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
