FX Trading Associate

US Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced FX Trader to execute a range of foreign exchange trades and manage client risk on a dynamic desk in New York. You will analyze global FX markets, coordinate with Sales and support teams, and contribute to a collaborative trading culture.

The role requires 2–3 years of FX market experience, strong quantitative ability, and proficiency in Excel VBA, Python, and Bloomberg. A finance-related degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of FX market experience and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute FX trades (spot, forward, basis, options), manage client order flow and trade queries.
• Analyze global FX markets, macroeconomic trends and relevant data to support market-making activity.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with client portfolios.
• Partner with Sales, relationship bankers, treasury consultants, and credit managers to address client needs.
• Coordinate with sales, middle office, and back-office teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Support team operations and contribute to a collaborative desk culture.

Skills

FX trading

Quantitative ability

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel (VBA)

Python

Job description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute FX trades (spot, forward, basis, options), manage client order flow and trade queries.
• Analyze global FX markets, macroeconomic trends and relevant data to support market-making activity.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with client portfolios.
• Partner with Sales, relationship bankers, treasury consultants, and credit managers to address client needs.
• Coordinate with sales, middle office, and back-office teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Support team operations and contribute to a collaborative desk culture.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong quantitative ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (VBA), Python, AI Coding techniques, and Bloomberg.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow within a dynamic team.
• 2-3 years of FX market experience.

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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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: $124,650.00 - 152,350.00

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

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.

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 .