U.S. Bank is seeking a Business Line Quality Assurance (BLQA) Analyst responsible for the execution of quality assurance testing activities within Independent Risk Review and Assessment (IRRA), a second line of defense independent testing function.

The Analyst will conduct test preparation, test execution and identification of control and process weaknesses through testing activities; Propose changes to business line procedures or controls to improve any process gaps; Maintain testing documentation in keeping with department's policies and creating comprehensive audit trails/work papers and assessing and documenting appropriate test conclusions; Ensure proficient knowledge of the operations of the functional areas; Monitor key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates for existing test scripts/procedures; Perform routine to moderately complex testing and control assessment activities in accordance to the annual test plan; Identify control deficiencies and documenting test results; Leading collaboration sessions with the business unit to vet test findings and review testing results; Identifying and documenting the process to validate test populations and pull samplings; Utilize effective verbal communication of testing results to the BLQA Lead Analyst and/or Manager and for responding to and/or escalating significant risks as appropriate; Maintain accurate and complete records and preparing statements and reports; and Provide project and analytical support for medium projects and/or assisting with larger, more complex projects.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically more than five years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

- Basic or intermediate Risk, Compliance, and Audit competencies.

- Basic understanding of the business line’s operations, products, services, systems, and associated risks.

- Solid business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and address risks.

- Average process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills.

- Average presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

- Applicable professional certifications (CPA, CIA, etc.) are preferred.

This role can be hired at multiple levels.

This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.