Business Access Advisor

About the role

As a Business Access Advisor (BAA), you will play a pivotal role in accelerating U.S. Bank’s presence and impact in high-potential markets. Embedded within the Business Banking organization, you will act as a strategic market activator, amplifying the efforts of Small Business and Business Banking teams by driving visibility, connectivity, and engagement across local ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Deepen pipelines and identify scalable growth opportunities in collaboration with internal partners.
• Facilitate financial education and access to capital for business owners.
• Engage with community organizations and ecosystem stakeholders to align businesses with relevant tools and services.
• Represent U.S. Bank at local events and serve as a resource and coach for branch and business bankers in your market.

Requirements

• Act as a market-based growth partner to Small Business and Business Banking teams, supporting pipeline development and client acquisition.
• Identify and connect with business owners through ecosystem relationships, market activations, and strategic community engagements.
• Serve as a trusted resource to help business owners understand and access financial solutions aligned with their goals.
• Lead or support educational events, networking forums, and initiatives that promote financial confidence and business growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate client progression across business life stages, from formation to growth and expansion.
• Maintain a consistent presence in key market spaces including chambers, accelerators, and business networks.
• Leverage CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to manage relationships, track engagements, and report business outcomes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to surface success stories, drive visibility, and activate local strategies aligned with national objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience such as relationship banking and/or roles working with and supporting diverse communities.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Thorough knowledge of banking products/services, banking operations, and current market trends.
• Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of credit analysis practices and procedures and underwriting proficiency.
• Well-developed analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law