Global Structured Finance Deal Manager

U.S. Bank

. Lead end-to-end deal negotiation and execution, including contract review, deviation escalation, approval and documentation, and coordination with external counsel.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,765 - $140,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end deal negotiation and execution, including contract review, deviation escalation, approval and documentation, and coordination with external counsel.
Contribute to pricing decisions for new deals and services.
Manage pre-close onboarding and risk assessment activities, ensuring timely completion of KYC, internal approvals, operational readiness, and accuracy of all onboarding tasks.
Oversee closing processes, confirm all conditions precedent, and execute final documents
Deliver high-quality deal knowledge that establishes internal partners for success.
Review and negotiate amendments and terminations, coordinating with internal partners for proper alignment.
Collaborate consistently with internal partners to ensure deals meet client timelines and reflect strong cross-functional execution and interconnected partnerships.
Engage effectively with external counsel, senior client stakeholders, and internal functional teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Seven or more years of experience in banking operations, sales, compliance/law, accounting, and/or customer service
7+ years of experience in structured finance, corporate trust, legal negotiation, or related financial services.
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and documentation review for structured finance products.
Strong understanding of legal documentation, service requirements, operational workflows, and trust/fiduciary standards.
Proven ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail, risk alignment, and adherence to standards.
Ability to interpret complex legal and operational requirements and translate them into practical execution frameworks.
Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple internal teams.

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

contract negotiationdocumentation reviewstructured financecorporate trustlegal negotiationrisk assessmentKYCoperational workflowsfiduciary standardstransaction management

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluenceattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationcross-functional executioninterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingnegotiationclient engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree