Senior Standby Letter of Credit Specialist - Operations

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U.S. Bank is hiring in our Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) department for a Senior Standby Letter of Credit Specialist.

Are you a seasoned Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact trade finance environment? This role sits at the center of U.S. Bank's Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) organization, supporting complex, high-visibility standby letter of credit transactions for clients and internal partners.

In this senior individual contributor role, you'll own the end-to-end lifecycle of standby LCs, partner closely with relationship managers and clients, and apply deep technical expertise to ensure transactions are structured, drafted, issued, and administered with precision, compliance, and confidence.

This is a hands-on, high-volume role designed for professionals who enjoy navigating complexity, influencing outcomes, and delivering results in a highly regulated environment.

Locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• St. Paul, MN
• Portland, OR

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience
• Standby Letter of Credit experience is required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Deep SBLC expertise, including drafting and issuing standby letters of credit and translating client requirements into clear, enforceable LC terms
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with comfort engaging clients, beneficiaries, and internal partners (RM, Credit, Compliance, Legal)
• Proficiency with LC rules and practices, including ISP98 and/or UCP 600
• Demonstrated ability to manage high transaction volume with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity
• Experience operating in a cross-functional, highly collaborative environment
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with trade and loan systems such as Trade360, AFS, and/or Loan IQ (preferred)
• Prior experience working in audited or QC-reviewed environments is a strong plus

Location Expectations:

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

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.

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

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.

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: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00