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Commercial Customer Service Banker - Japanese

U.S. Bank · Brookfield, WI · $33.01–$40.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience supporting business clients in Japanese. What kinds of conversations have you handled?

What they are checking: Whether their Japanese skills are strong enough for business banking topics, not just everyday conversation.

Tell me about a time you suggested a product that genuinely helped a business customer.

What they are checking: Whether they expand relationships by matching products to real needs.

Tell me about a time you had to manage a client who was unhappy with the bank.

What they are checking: Whether they can repair a relationship through listening, action and follow-up.

What would you do

How might working with Japanese corporate clients differ in expectations or communication style from other clients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cultural norms in business communication that affect trust and service.

As the main daily contact for commercial clients, how do you spot a problem before the client notices it?

What they are checking: Whether they work proactively by watching accounts and activity rather than waiting for calls.

A client's headquarters in Japan asks you for information you aren't allowed to share with them. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they protect confidentiality and authority rules politely, even with a senior contact.

How do you organize your day when you support many commercial accounts?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance routine tasks and urgent requests with good systems.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd handle an urgent international wire for a client with a deadline.

What they are checking: Whether they understand international wire details, cutoffs and documentation.

How would you spot a compliance issue on a commercial account, and what would you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize red flags tied to BSA/AML or unusual activity and escalate properly.

How do you manage translating technical banking terms accurately between English and Japanese?

What they are checking: Whether they take care with precise terms so clients and colleagues are not misled.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Functions as the primary daily contact between commercial banking customers and U.S. Bank. Maintains and expands the relationship with customers by providing overall customer support services. Works proactively to identify potential problems, compliance issues, and to maximize client satisfaction and encourage expansion of the relationship. Identifies products and services that meet customers needs. Develops working knowledge of assigned area and accounts through frequent client contact and execution of standard departmental procedures. Basic Qualifications - Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience - Five or more years of experience in financial services industry Preferred Skills/Experience - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Exceptional customer service skills - Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications - Experience with department-specific systems - Superior knowledge of departmental and bank products and services - Proven credit support skills Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. 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: • 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 Review our full benefits available by employment status here . 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: $33.01 - 40.35 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.

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