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
This role is hybrid. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at the listed U.S. Bank location(s), while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days.
U.S. Bank is seeking a Global Ethics Program Manager (Program Manager) to join its Global Ethics Office (GEO). Reporting to the Ethics Director, the Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing innovative programs and initiatives designed to strengthen and enrich U.S. Bancorp’s culture of ethics and commitment to compliance with the law. This role has a specific focus on operating and developing U.S. Bank’s conflicts of interest program.
The Program Manager will have primary responsibility for the intake, review, resolution, and escalation of conflict-of-interest disclosures. In this role, the Program Manager will partner with subject matter experts to identify and obtain relevant information, issue spot potential conflicts, obtain necessary approvals, and escalate issues. The Program Manager will also work on embedding the conflicts of interest program into existing enterprise risk and control programs. Additionally, the Program Manager will participate in the design, implementation, and operation of the anti-bribery and anti-corruption and gifts and business hospitality programs.
This role requires sound judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to make and articulate well-reasoned recommendations. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong analytical and operational skills coupled with adaptability, prioritization, and resilience. The candidate must be comfortable communicating and interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization and willing to collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed and enhance the program. Familiarity with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bank Bribery Act, U.S. Department of Justice Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, and related best practices is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Primary
Develop and implement policies, procedures, processes, and guidance related to the conflicts of interest program.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the U.S. Bancorp Conflicts of Interest Policy.
Advise, review, and approve conflict of interest disclosures and responds to employee questions concerning outside activities and conflicts.
Triage a large volume of disclosures, prioritize work, and manage follow ups with subject matter experts and employees to ensure timely completion of tasks and resolution of cases.
Assist in the drafting of conflict mitigation plans.
Secondary
Participate in the design, implementation, and operation of the conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and gifts and hospitality programs.
Assist in reviewing and approving business line gift and business hospitality requests.
Assist in enterprise risk assessment processes related to GEO program oversight, risk and control processes, regulatory change management efforts, and reviewing applicable business line and corporate support function procedures.
Work with GEO leadership to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the GEO’s programs and reporting process and recommends enhancements aimed at efficiency and continuous improvement.
Collaborate on GEO projects and initiatives that may involve other functions, business lines, and third-party vendors.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
10 or more years of experience in project management activities
Preferred Skills/Experience
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. LPEC, CCEP) is preferred
Outstanding writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, discretion, and an understanding of business processes within a financial institution.
Proactive, highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate with and influence senior leadership.
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented and the ability to collaborate across business units to achieve common objectives.
Able to innovate and approach problems with a growth mindset.
Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division will support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:
We do the right thing.
We power potential.
We stay a step ahead.
We draw strength from diversity.
We put people first.
In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.
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) .
Learn how the way we work at U.S. Bank (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/UBNAGLOBAL/documents/Thewaywework-1666895142717.pdf) drives meaningful relationships with our customers and collaboration across the company.
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: $108,375.00 - $127,500.00 - $140,250.00
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.