2018 Summer Graduate Internship Program - Enterprise Strategy

2018 Summer Graduate Internship Program – Enterprise Strategy – Twin Cities, MN-180007763

At U.S. Bank, we’re passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country’s most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Looking for an internship where you’ll really make a difference? Apply at U.S. Bank.

What you’ll do

Our competitive 10-12 week paid graduate internship is an unparalleled opportunity to develop as a leader while sharpening your analytical skills. The aim of our graduate program is to engage and prepare high potential talent for strategic leadership within our organization. The projects that you drive during the summer will be tailored to your interests and will strategically affect change at our company. You will also have the chance to develop a deeper understanding of our culture and core values though customized programming, including senior executive interactions, diversity training theater, community business treks and volunteer opportunities.

We’re looking for goal-oriented people who thrive in a fast-paced team environment and are eager to apply their problem solving skills to real business challenges. We empower employees to transform their skills, interests and connections into meaningful, collaborative solutions that work for the good of all of our stakeholders – our colleagues, customers and communities.

Why U.S. Bank?

At U.S. Bank, we’re passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country’s most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions.

Join a team of more than 73,000 employees in 28 states and eight countries, all committed to doing the right thing, making smart changes and collaborating for the good of our customers, communities, and other stakeholders – and especially for the good of one another. But don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® for three years running.

We deliver consistent, predictable and repeatable financial performance year after year. Our employees’ ideas, collaborative energy and spirit of lifelong learning make it happen.

The individual selected for this internship will be responsible for partnering with members of the enterprise strategy team and business partners across the organization on enterprise strategy projects such as:

Helping lead corporate strategy initiatives across the company
Aligning business strategy processes with corporate processes
Supporting the governance and monitoring systems across the organization to meet regulatory requirements as well as organizational needs
Supporting key management processes for effective strategy execution

Qualifications

Pursuing an advanced degree, preferably an MBA.
Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm preferred.
Possessing an indisputable work ethic with a hands-on approach defined by a strong intellect, professional charisma, leadership skills, resiliency, and a track record of proven results.
Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of business practices and principles.
Demonstrated track record of experience in the following business skills:

Helping to lead high-profile, cross-functional strategic initiatives, from both a process management and thought leadership perspective.
Solves complex business problems using a multi-disciplined, analytical and fact-based approach
Experienced at building effective working relationships at all levels of an organization
High level of intellectual curiosity and persistence; sound business judgment; strong analytical skills; fact-based and pragmatic approach; high level of intellectual and ethical courage
Strong financial services expertise. Experience in payments, consumer credit and banking channels.
Effective communicator in business contexts, both orally (speaking well and listening well) and in writing, to both senior and more junior audiences
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and have the ability to seek out required information to complete tasks

Explore your career possibilities at U.S. Bank and join a company that’s as passionate as you are about helping our customers meet their goals and making a difference in the communities we live and work. Our industry-leading financial performance, innovative spirit and best-in-class reputation empower employees to succeed. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.