Investment & Partnership Development Specialist

U.S. Bank

. Lead internal processes for Elan Partnership Development efforts to sign new partners and related asset acquisitions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,600 - $136,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, partnership development, and contract negotiation, with a strong ability to create executive-ready materials and analytical tools. Proficient in managing cross-departmental projects and influencing stakeholders while adhering to industry regulations.

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Financial AnalysisPartnership DevelopmentContract NegotiationLoan Portfolio AnalysisMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisLoan Portfolio AnalysisValuationFinancial ForecastingContract NegotiationAnalytical Tool CreationGAAP Accounting StandardsFinancial Statement AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentInvestment Banking

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft CopilotCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsCredit Card PortfoliosBusiness Development ProcessesBanking RegulationsCredit Union Business Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead internal processes for Elan Partnership Development efforts to sign new partners and related asset acquisitions
Perform analyses of self-issuer credit card portfolios to create financial offers
Oversee contract and due diligence processes
Create case studies and targeting metrics
Lead deal processes with finance, risk, legal, compliance, and other internal partners
Set partnership terms, support contract negotiations, develop insource-versus-outsource analyses, communicate offers with sales, and evaluate profitability impacts
Manage multiple cross-departmental projects and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
Collaborate with sales team members to move opportunities through deal stages
Analyze loan portfolio purchase opportunities, trends, and profitability to determine optimal financial terms
Create financial pro forma forecasts and scenarios for insourced versus outsourced credit card issuing models
Shepherd deals through due diligence, executive approvals, and closing
Research industry trends, competitors, portfolio performance drivers, and model assumptions
Maintain business development processes and procedures
Obtain deal approvals and facilitate internal closing procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with a focus on finance or related field of study
Prefer two or more years of experience in business development, investment banking, valuation, financial analysis, or related industry experience
Working knowledge of loan portfolio analysis and valuation
Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and application to financial institutions and loan portfolios
Strong understanding of financial institution financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
Ability to create executive-ready written materials, presentations, and financial summaries using Microsoft Office suite tools such as Word and PowerPoint
Ability to translate financial analysis into partner-facing recommendations
Ability to create Excel-based analytical tools
Ability to make critical decisions independently and work well within a team environment
Familiarity with banking and credit union business models and industry regulation
Experience managing CRM/deal pipelines
Experience utilizing Microsoft Copilot
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension