FX Operations Risk & Change Leader

U.S. Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability

Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Adoption Assistance

Sick Leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank seeks an experienced Foreign Exchange Operations Leader to serve as a strategic partner across the FX organization, guiding risk, change initiatives, and lifecycle improvements.

You will influence senior leaders, risk partners, technology teams, and front-office stakeholders while ensuring robust controls and governance across global FX operations. This role emphasizes overseeing operational risk, supporting enterprise changes, and preparing for evolving regulatory and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight or more years of related FX operations experience.
• Deep understanding of FX products and lifecycle operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end operational risk oversight for Foreign Exchange Operations.
• Partner with leaders across Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and the Front Office to identify emerging risks and drive solutions.
• Monitor operational health, incident trends, control effectiveness, and remediation activities.
• Act as a key escalation point for material operational, regulatory, and business issues.
• Evaluate operational readiness and risk impacts associated with business, technology, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with leaders across FX functions to ensure controls, procedures, and risk considerations are incorporated before implementation.
• Drive thoughtful challenge and oversight during change initiatives, helping teams make informed decisions.
• Analyze operational processes across the FX trade lifecycle, including: Trade Confirmation & Matching Settlement & CLS Reconciliation & Exception Management Post-Settlement Investigations Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and risk reduction.
• Provide Leadership Coverage Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for managers and team members across the organization.

Skills

FX products

Lifecycle operations

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Bank seeks an experienced Foreign Exchange Operations Leader to serve as a strategic partner across the FX organization, guiding risk, change initiatives, and lifecycle improvements.

You will influence senior leaders, risk partners, technology teams, and front-office stakeholders while ensuring robust controls and governance across global FX operations. This role emphasizes overseeing operational risk, supporting enterprise changes, and preparing for evolving regulatory and business