At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. **Job Description** **THE COMPANY** U.S. Bancorp, with nearly 70,000 employees, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth-largest bank in the United States. Customers across the country and around the world trust us as a responsible financial partner. This commitment continues to earn us a spot on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list and places U.S. Bank in the top 5% of global companies assessed on the CDP “A” List for climate change action. Be a part of transformational change where integrity matters, success inspires, and great teams collaborate and innovate. We’re one of the United States’ most respected, innovative, ethical, and successful financial institutions. We’re looking for people who want more than just a job – they want to make a difference. We are seeking a technology executive who will contribute to the success of our technology initiatives in our digital transformation and modernization journey. **THE ROLE** We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of Fintech Partnerships and Investments. This senior role will be instrumental in identifying, cultivating, and managing strategic partnerships with fintech companies, startups, and innovators to accelerate our digital agenda. Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, you will lead new partnerships and investments in emerging technologies, drive collaborative initiatives, and ensure alignment with the bank’s overall business strategy. You will collaborate closely with teams across corporate development, digital, technology, risk, compliance, and business units to execute high-impact deals and integrate fintech capabilities seamlessly. This is a high-visibility position that requires a blend of financial acumen, deal-making expertise, and innovative thinking to position U.S. Bank as a leader in the fintech ecosystem. The Fintech Partnership and Investment executive will plan, design, control and own all operational aspects of the Fintech Acceleration Team. At U.S. Bank, the Fintech Acceleration team is responsible for managing the discovery, curation, and engagement of Financial Technology (FinTech) partnerships and investments and all associated compliance and reporting. This leader will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the right strategic partners are effectively found, projects are efficiently executed, and the right opportunities are advanced and reported on so that our fintech strategy is positioned to lead it into the future. They will guide the fintech strategy and objectives by assessing business needs and external trends, investment landscape and consumer shifts, while overseeing the discovery, curation and engagement of fintech partnerships and investments. Ultimately, this executive will manage all aspects of fintech engagement, strategy, sourcing, partnerships, legal, investment and business development. This typically includes managing high-profit potential fintechs and strategies that are critical to business success. Lastly, they are responsible for products and assignments of the highest complexity and technological scope. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs at a highly independent and matrixed level to achieve FinTech Acceleration milestones. + Applies expert-level knowledge of professional concepts and established technologies, while understanding consumer trends and markets – advanced knowledge and experience researching trends, topics and companies. + Involved in extensive analysis, due diligence, project management, and use of CRM tools (reporting and performing data analysis). + Intensive experience collaborating with large teams using effective and succinct communication. This leader will have a significant latitude to make decisions and act, and decisions made are typically only subject to review by senior management. + Executive will have opportunities to affect a substantial portion of revenue or expenses, substantial loss of a production or service, or substantial monetary loss with negative impact on goals. + Extensive experience developing business cases in new or advanced product lines. Leader requires broad understanding and practical application of applicable laws and regulations. + Identify and work as needed on investment opportunities working alongside Corporate Development and the business lines. + Take a portfolio approach to manage fintech partnerships across all business lines and functional areas. + Keep abreast of trends in relevant landscapes and adjacent industries to identify potential opportunities or challenges before they become mainstream. + Build strong relationships with external partners to help us advance and mature the fintech engagement practice at U.S. Bank. + Collaborate with fintech peers across business lines to ensure efficient execution of fintech projects and serve as a point of escalation for any issues. + Work closely with our most senior executives to understand their strategic needs and priorities, being able to turn those into communication tools and marketing collaterals to effectively communicate externally and internally. + The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. + Able and willing to travel domestically; 25-30. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience. + 8+ years in fintech, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic partnerships within financial services, technology, or consulting firms. Proven track record of closing deals and managing investments in a fast-paced environment. + Expert in research, discovery, and evaluation of companies that fit with our strategic needs. + Able to articulate fintech trends and their potential implication to U.S. Bank’s leadership. + Attention to detail and deadlines, managing all the necessary portfolio reporting and tracking for all fintech engagements across the bank. + Be able to negotiate, document and manage complex fintech projects, bringing them in on time, in scope and on budget. + Proven ability to communicate at an executive level, able to articulate complex technical and financial solutions concisely and simply, ability to represent the U.S. Bank Innovation team externally at industry events. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + MBA or advanced degree preferred. + Deep understanding of fintech trends, ecosystems, and technologies (e.g., APIs, open banking, Blockchain, DeFi, regtech and AI). + Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and financial modeling skills. + Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing C-suite executives and external partners. + Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a matrixed organization. + Proficiency in data analysis tools CB Insight and familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce). + Proficiency in prompting with AI tools. + Leadership experience in building and motivating teams. + Entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about innovation. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional setting while driving independent initiatives. + Strong network in start-up and VC communities. + Good judge of people and character. + Deep understanding of what a good partner for a regulated entity looks like. **SKILLS / COMPETENCIES** Strategic Vision and Foresight + Ability to anticipate fintech trends, identify disruptive technologies, and align partnerships and investments with the bank’s long-term strategic goals. + Demonstrates foresight in recognizing opportunities and risks in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. Influence and Stakeholder Management + Excels at building trust and influencing diverse stakeholders, including C-suite executives, fintech founders, venture capitalists, and internal teams (e.g., risk, compliance, technology). + Navigates a matrixed organization to drive consensus and alignment across functions. Decision-Making and Judgment + Makes informed, timely decisions under uncertainty, balancing risk, reward, and strategic fit when evaluating partnerships and investments. + Applies strong financial and analytical acumen to assess deal viability and long-term impact. Change Leadership + Drives innovation by championing new ideas, fostering a culture of experimentation, and leading the organization through digital transformation. + Adapts strategies to respond to market shifts and regulatory changes. Team Building and Talent Development + Inspires, mentors, and empowers a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability. + Cultivates a diverse and inclusive team environment that encourages creative problem-solving. Collaboration and Relationship Building + Thrives in a matrixed environment, building strong relationships across departments and with external partners (e.g., startups, regulators, industry groups). + Listens actively and communicates persuasively to bridge gaps between technical and business stakeholders. Entrepreneurial Mindset + Approaches challenges with creativity and agility, identifying innovative solutions and seizing opportunities in the fintech ecosystem. + Comfortable taking calculated risks to drive growth and competitive advantage. Adaptability and Resilience + Embraces ambiguity and adapts to rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic industry. + Maintains composure and focus under pressure, such as during high-stakes negotiations or regulatory scrutiny. Results Orientation + Drives measurable outcomes, such as successful partnerships, investment returns, or integration of fintech solutions into core operations. + Sets clear goals and holds self and team accountable for delivering on commitments. Integrity and Ethical Judgment + Upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance, ensuring partnerships and investments align with regulatory requirements and the bank’s values. + Builds trust through transparent and principled decision-making. 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 (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 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: $170,255.00 - $200,300.00 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.**