Product Operations Financial Analyst
Job Description
This entry-level Product Operations Financial Analyst role supports bond debt-service payment activities at U.S. Bank. The position focuses on accurate, timely processing of disbursement requests and related transaction documentation, along with research and resolution of customer questions while coordinating with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Own assigned operational processes end to end, including receiving, reviewing, processing, and submitting disbursement requests for approval.
- Support bond debt-service payments and disbursements, with attention to key payment dates such as the 1st and 30th of each month.
- Review requests and supporting documentation to confirm information is complete, accurate, and in the proper format.
- Research and help resolve customer questions related to transactions, payments, reports, and account activity.
- Monitor reports and assist with project requisitions and other financial operations activities.
- Communicate promptly and professionally with clients and internal partners.
- Coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to help ensure bond deals operate in line with governing documents.
- Plan ahead, meet deadlines, and support teammates during higher-volume periods.
- Learn the rationale behind each process, focusing on understanding rather than only completing required steps.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and overall work quality.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical education, or equivalent work experience.
- Less than two years of related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Ability to manage deadlines and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and learn new processes.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Effective customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners.
- Comfort using basic Microsoft Excel functions and working within spreadsheets.
- Initiative to work ahead and help others when business needs increase.
Location and Work Arrangement
Location: West Side Flats, St. Paul, Minnesota
Work arrangement: Hybrid, with an expectation of 60% onsite.
Onsite requirement: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Compensation
Pay: USD 24 - 32 per hour
Education
Associate's degree or technical education, or equivalent work experience.
Tools and Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
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 (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