Standby Letter of Credit Advisor – Operations

U.S. Bank

Standby Letter of Credit Advisor in U.S. Bank’s GTSS department.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCharlotte • Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,360 - $101,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in standby letters of credit, including complex deal structuring and risk management, while providing exceptional customer service and effective communication to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Standby Letters Of CreditComplex Deal StructuringCredit AgreementsExceptional Communication SkillsRisk Awareness

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Hard Skills

Standby Letter Of Credit RulesISP98UCP600Reimbursement AgreementsLegal Documentation Review

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceInfluencing Without AuthorityVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Transaction ExecutionRisk ConsiderationsClient OnboardingStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance on the structuring of complex standby letter of credit transactions, including issuance, amendments, and risk considerations
Review and interpret credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation to ensure alignment with SBLC terms and bank risk standards
Partner closely with Relationship Managers, Legal, and Credit teams to advise on deal structure and support successful transaction execution
Deliver best-in-class customer service by clearly explaining requirements, setting expectations, and guiding partners through the standby LC process
Communicate effectively and confidently, particularly in verbal discussion involving complex or sensitive client scenarios
Serve as a key resource for complex or non-standard requests, providing recommendation and solutions while ensuring adherence to policy
Support onboarding of complex or sensitive clients by partnering with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Credit teams to advise on documentation, structure, and set up requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Eight or more years of relevant work experience
Extensive experience in standby letters of credit, with strong expertise in complex deal structuring
Strong knowledge of standby letter of credit rules, including ISP98 and UCP600
Deep understanding of credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service in a fast paced, client focused environment
Strong risk awareness and ability to provide sound recommendations in complex or time sensitive situations
Ability to influence and guide partners without direct authority

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