2026 Institutional Client Group Analyst Development Program
U.S. Bank is on a journey to help customers and businesses make better financial decisions. The Institutional Client Group Analyst Development Program is designed to develop foundational skills in credit analysis and relationship management, providing analysts with structured training and exposure to core credit processes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statement spreads, quarterly trend analyses, monitoring reports, and covenant tests in accordance with bank standards and credit policy
- Conduct research and reporting using internal and external platforms to identify sector trends, risks, and opportunities
- Analyze financial disclosures to support credit assessments and client evaluations
- Monitor client risk profiles and contribute to internal assessments that inform credit decisions and product delivery
- Support Portfolio Managers in preparing and presenting credit requests and sector reviews
- Maintain compliance databases tracking financial reporting requirements, credit agreement terms, and key credit metrics
- Assist Relationship Managers and Coverage Bankers with industry research, marketing materials, and client outreach strategies
- Prepare client-facing materials including pitch books, briefing memos, and financial analyses
- Maintain internal reporting tools such as pipeline trackers and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated client solutions
- Build technical and business acumen through structured training, mentorship, and peer engagement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree completed prior to start date (or equivalent experience with up to 1 year in finance or analytics)
- Strong foundation in financial and accounting principles
- Available to start on July 13, 2026
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prior experience in banking, credit, financial analysis, or sales
- Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
- Relationship building skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Salesforce
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 –June 2026
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
- 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
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