Vice President - Head of Business Support - Operations

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 Inspire, excel and grow with us U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced and results-driven Vice President, Head of Business Support, to lead and develop a centralized Business Support function within Broker-Dealer Operations.   This is a key leadership opportunity to help shape the future operating model of a growing broker-dealer organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a scalable, efficient, and well-controlled support function that enhances operational governance, strengthens management oversight, and enables business growth and transformation.   Reporting to the Head of Broker-Dealer Operations, this individual will lead a team responsible for operational governance, management reporting, business administration, issue management coordination, process improvement, and strategic execution support.   The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader with strong capital markets experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to build teams, establish accountability, and drive meaningful operational improvements.   Key Responsibilities Business Support Leadership & Strategy • Lead and develop the Business Support function, establishing clear responsibilities, governance structures, service standards, and performance expectations. • Manage and develop a team of business support professionals, including an Assistant Vice President. • Build a scalable operating model aligned with the strategic objectives of Broker-Dealer Operations. • Identify opportunities to centralize activities, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve service delivery. • Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Operational Governance & Management Reporting • Develop and oversee management dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and operational performance reporting. • Coordinate governance forums, leadership reviews, and management reporting processes. • Establish centralized tracking of operational issues, action items, remediation commitments, and strategic deliverables. • Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations to support informed decision-making. • Ensure timely escalation of operational risks, performance concerns, and outstanding commitments. Risk, Controls & Regulatory Support • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Operations leadership to strengthen the operational control environment. • Coordinate tracking and remediation of audit findings, regulatory observations, and control deficiencies. • Support operational risk assessments, control documentation, and procedure governance. • Promote consistent execution of established policies, procedures, and management controls. • Identify operational vulnerabilities and recommend sustainable process and control enhancements. Business Transformation & Process Improvement • Support strategic initiatives associated with broker-dealer growth, technology modernization, and expanded clearing capabilities. • Partner with functional leaders and project teams to coordinate operational readiness, implementation activities, and organizational change. • Drive process standardization, automation, and workflow improvements across the o