Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships Lead

Role Overview

• Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities that support Business Banking objectives.
• Serve as the Business Banking lead throughout the transaction lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, due diligence, business case development, financial analysis, term sheet preparation, and contract negotiations, as appropriate.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from Finance, Accounting, Product, Legal, Risk, Operations, and other key business functions to assess and execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding market opportunities, growth investments, partnerships, and acquisition targets.
• Partner with leaders across U.S. Bank to maximize enterprise value and identify opportunities for collaboration, integration, and growth.
• Collaborate with partners across Payments, Treasury Management, Consumer & Business Banking, Private Wealth, and other business lines to identify opportunities that increase client engagement, deepen relationships, and expand Business Banking market presence.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and market developments to identify opportunities that can drive business growth and cross-enterprise impact.
• Lead the development and refinement of a multi-year acquisition, investment, and partnership strategy aligned with Business Banking growth objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on long-term strategic direction, market positioning, and inorganic growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the banking, fintech, payments, and small business banking landscape.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and business case development expertise.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing, evaluating, structuring, and negotiating acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, and alliance agreements.
• Experience leading complex due diligence processes involving financial, operational, legal, compliance, and risk considerations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and drive decision-making across a matrixed organization.
• Strong executive presence with outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across business lines and functional teams.

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