Standby Operations Associate

Company: U.S. Bank
Location: Gresham
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 Description This role supports the end?to?end processing of Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) banking products throughout the full transaction life cycle. The position plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across a variety of trade and payment activities. You will handle products such as Documentary Collections, Banker’s Acceptances, as well as FX services including International Payments, Settlements, and Investigations. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with internal partners, Relationship Managers, clients, beneficiaries, and IT. This team also serves as a problem?resolution group—verifying system setup, identifying issues, recalculating fees, correcting payment terms, and ensuring future transactions process accurately. Strong critical thinking and customer?facing communication skills are essential. Responsibilities: Support the processing of GTSS and FX transactions at various stages of the trade life cycle. Review, execute, and reconcile trade transactions, payments, settlements, and related documentation. Verify transactional completeness and accuracy in alignment with service levels, policies, terms, and procedures. Ensure all necessary documentation, materials, and approvals are in place before processing or releasing transactions. Identify and resolve discrepancies, including incorrect system setups, fee calculations, or payment terms. Partner with IT to troubleshoot system issues and support long?term solutions. Communicate with clients regarding outstanding items, invoice clarification, and payment?related questions. Collaborate with Relationship Managers and internal teams to validate calculations, prepare Excel templates, and support client needs. Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Five or more years of relevant work experience Preferred Skills/Experience Thorough knowledge of fee?based operations, accounting, or trade finance Standby Letters of Credit (SLCs) is a plus (either handling them, reviewing documents, or understanding the regulatory and compliance obligations) Strong problem-solving and client servicing skills Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance Effective verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications 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: 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 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 Review 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-Verify U.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: $30.29 - $40.38 U.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.

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