The role of Senior Government Investigations Specialist is part of U.S. Bank Law Division’s Government Investigations team. The position involves both management and legal skills, as it involves overseeing a team of five paralegals who are responsible for analyzing and responding to complex government subpoenas and other legal process. The successful candidate will have or acquire extensive knowledge of the compulsory legal process function, including issues involving timing and scope and object... more details
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Job Description
The role of Senior Government Investigations Specialist is part of U.S. Bank Law Division’s Government Investigations team. The position involves both management and legal skills, as it involves overseeing a team of five paralegals who are responsible for analyzing and responding to complex government subpoenas and other legal process. The successful candidate will have or acquire extensive knowledge of the compulsory legal process function, including issues involving timing and scope and objections. Must have excellent time management skills and be capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Must demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills, judgment, and discretion, as matters often involve sensitive customer records and confidential government investigations. Comfort with, and professionalism when, speaking with government attorneys and federal law enforcement agents is key.
Essential Functions
- Manage a team of Government Investigations Specialists (paralegals) to create a positive working environment that fosters collegiality and professional growth.
- Advise Government Investigations Specialists on procedural and substantive legal issues when responding to government subpoenas.
- Analyze subpoenas that the Bank receives, identify potential legal risk, consult with Bank attorneys on any legal risk, and collaborate in responding to these subpoenas.
- Research and successfully navigate Bank databases across the enterprise, including understanding the relationships between numerous and varied Bank systems, customer accounts, and complex financial transactions.
- Obtain an understanding of state and federal laws, court opinions, and internal policies about releasing confidential customer information.
- Meet and confer telephonically with government attorneys and federal law enforcement agents about questions or concerns arising from subpoenas the Bank receives.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships across the Law Division and the Bank, including with the Subpoena Operations and Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance groups, to facilitate timely and complete responses to government inquiries.
- Assist or lead special projects, as needed.
Location Expectations
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 10 or more years of experience in project management activities
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of assigned business line or functional area
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Advanced knowledge of project management
- Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
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
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: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00 - $154,990.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
