Business Banking Credit Lending Authority Management Professional

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 DescriptionThe Market Credit Administrator – Lending Authority Management (LAM) Professional supports Business Banking Credit by strengthening lending authority bench strength through standardized assessment, targeted development, and risk‑based readiness reviews. This First Line of Defense role partners closely with Credit Risk Management and Quality Management to ensure lending authority is earned, maintained, and consistently applied in alignment with bank risk appetite.This position also provides operational flexibility by supporting approval coverage during volume surges and coaching developing underwriters through increased complexity and authority progression.ResponsibilitiesSupports Credit Risk Management’s evaluation and recommendation of individual lending authoritiesApply and reinforce a consistent, risk‑based lending authority rubric across credit rolesDevelop and execute targeted development plans to address skill gaps, recurring errors, and complex risk scenariosMaintain individual lending authority to provide joinder support and approval coverage during seasonal or situational volume peaksServe as a centralized point of contact for lending authority initiatives and ongoing supportPartner with Quality Management to identify trends, provide early testing feedback, and support remediation effortsCollaborate with credit leaders to support evolving underwriting structures and increasing single‑signer authority levelsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experienceExperience in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, or credit risk managementStrong understanding of credit policy, lending authority frameworks, and risk assessmentMust qualify for lending authority based on previous experience in approving creditsProficient in Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Typically eight to 10 years of related experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience supporting or exercising lending authorityBackground in credit quality, testing, training, or credit governanceStrong analytical judgment, communication, and stakeholder partnership skillsIf 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: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 insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawReview our full benefits available by employment status here. 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-VerifyU.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.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: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00U.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.SummaryLocation: Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; Fargo, ND; Columbus, OH; Brookfield, WI; Tempe, AZ; Hamilton, OH; Los Angeles, CAType: Full time