Communications Lead - Institutional Client Group (ICG) and Payments: Merchant and Institutional (PMI)

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Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Communications Lead for its institutional businesses: Institutional Client Group (ICG) and Payments: Merchant and Institutional (PMI), which deliver integrated banking, treasury, credit, and payments solutions to corporate, institutional, and public-sector clients.  This role reports to the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications and acts as a trusted strategic advisor to ICG and PMI leadership.  This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross functional teams to lead internal and external communication strategies that support growth, transformation, and organizational effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and lead communication strategies aligned to business objectives and enterprise priorities

• Develop and execute internal and external communications, including media relations, thought leadership, and executive messaging

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on stakeholder messaging, reputation management, issues management, and strategic positioning

• Partner with Public Affairs, Marketing, Government Relations, and business leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and brand consistency.

• Lead storytelling that highlights client impact, institutional initiatives, and market leadership

• Measure and report on communications effectiveness, using insights to refine strategy and demonstrate business value

• Lead and develop a high-performing communications team, ensuring high-quality execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications/public affairs; financial services experience preferred

• Five or more years of management experience

• Prior service leading communications at a large, complex, B2B organization

• Proven track record supporting senior executives and leading communications during periods of transformation or growth

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong executive presence and credibility with media and senior internal/external leaders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaborator across Marketing, Government Relations, Public Policy, Operations, Legal and business lines

• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risk and opportunity

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear messaging

• Strong judgment and decision-making capability

• Influence and lead at the most senior levels

• High emotional intelligence and integrity

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

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