Pre-Implementation Testing Team Lead

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 Position Highlights This role leads a small team and is responsible for execution or  risk-based pre-implementation testing and validation activities to ensure new products, system enhancements, and process changes function as intended and comply with applicable policies and risk standards with a focus on AML/KYC and potential customer harm. Engages in key business initiatives from requirements development to pre implementation testing to mitigate risk Helps design and implement a framework to assess risk of customer harm for key changes in a pre-production environment Validates and tests changes that impact KYC (onboarding systems and KYC systems) and standard regression testing Reviews requirements (business and tech), understands data mapping and system flows, validates test plans/test cases and performs/leads hands on testing Works to automate processes  to create necessary capacity to be efficient and effective Partners with their leader, peers and/or assigned Line of Business, other Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) professionals, and RCA Managers to, depending on their function, create, implement, maintain, review or oversee an effective risk assessment framework Participates in projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors Identifies, responds and/or escalates risks as appropriate. Serves as a functional liaison between the broader team, (on-shore and off-shore), leadership and the Lines of Defense Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience Typically more than six years of applicable experience Preferred Skills and Experience Must possess business acumen and credibility to help business line(s) proactively identify and correct potentials risks from unclear or incomplete requirements Skills using automation tools such as Copilot studio agent, Power Apps etc. Experience performing or managing UAT, pre-production testing, post-production validation, or control testing Experience with key bank systems such as KYC system of record (WebKYC/Omni), Hogan, Fusion, Common Trans, BEE, Apply, iLOS, NetO, ACAPS Proven people leader Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business Considerable understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills Effective presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Effective relationship building and negotiation 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 Hybrid/flexible schedule The 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. 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: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified appli