Program Effectiveness and Strategy Director

U.S. Bank

PE&S Director leveraging deep AML/BSA expertise at U.S. Bank to execute EFCC priorities, manage compliance initiatives, and drive program effectiveness.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,150 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Program Effectiveness and Strategy (PE&S) Director, reporting to the Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance (EFCC) Executive Director and Chief AML/BSA officer, is responsible for using deep Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) experience to envision and drive the execution of EFCC priorities in partnership with senior leadership and business partners.
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in AML/BSA, the PE&S Director will create and run the infrastructure to transform and drive effectiveness opportunities across EFCC, utilizing AI, automation and process changes, in line with overall RM&C and Company goals, while supporting the success of internal audits and regulatory exams.
The PE&S Director also is responsible for envisioning and creating executive-level reporting to message overall effectiveness of the EFCC operational program.
This role serves as a proxy to the EFCC Executive Director to ensure decisions are aligned with EFCC/Company priorities amidst a changing regulatory landscape.
Partners with Corporate Finance to ensure accurate communication and that broader company financial goals are met.
Leads EFCC program level AI/Automation Strategy and Adoption, working closely with EFCC leadership, Technology, and the bank’s AI Center of Excellence to identify and develop AI/Automation initiatives and build a cohesive delivery strategy.
Represents the EFCC Executive Director with internal and external partners, engaging with internal executives across the enterprise and external partners in various industry forums.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years AML/BSA experience, including experience related to running and/or transforming core aspects of an AML Program, such as operations, technology, or product ownership.
Corporate Finance and/or Management Consulting experience a plus.
Experience in business transformation, strategic planning and execution, understanding of project management principles.
Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
Understanding of AI and Automation concepts/capabilities and ability to apply to real world processes.
Ability to untangle complex emerging issues and drive timely resolutions.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to simplify complex subject matter and communicate at executive level.
Proven ability to build and develop relationships across the enterprise.
Ability to determine staff development needs and create appropriate action plans.
Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
Knowledge of U.S. Bank’s operations, systems, and practices a plus.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)AIAutomationBusiness transformationStrategic planningProject managementBusiness processesBudgetingOperations

Soft Skills

Exceptional communication skillsRelationship buildingProblem-solvingPriority managementStaff developmentExecutive communicationComplex issue resolutionLeadershipCollaborationOrganizational skills