FX & Derivatives Analyst

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 We are seeking a skilled and detail-orientated Japanese speaking Foreign Exchange Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Foreign Exchange Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting and servicing our Japanese small, medium and large corporate clients. You will work closely with traders, portfolio managers and the senior sales team in developing and maintaining client relationships. You will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on foreign exchange market trends, as well as for providing strategic insights to assist in decision making processes. Duties will include the day-to-day execution of FX transactions; prospecting and developing client relationships; and supporting payment investigations and resolution as needed. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a keen interest in global financial markets, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global foreign exchange markets, including macroeconomic factors, political events, and monetary policy decisions that impact currency movements. Execute FX client transactions, including spot, forward and option trades, as well as order management and trade query resolution. Prepare presentation materials and help develop and test risk management strategies to help mitigate currency risk exposure across various portfolios. Collaborate with broader client coverage teams including relationship bankers, treasury management consultants, and credit risk managers in addressing client needs. Work closely with our internal trading, middle and back-office teams to support client trading activity. Contribute to a dynamic team environment by providing support to colleagues across all activities on the desk. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Major or minor in economics or finance preferred. 2-4 years of experience in the foreign exchange market Preferred Qualifications: Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese Superior time management, including multi-tasking abilities and prioritizing daily tasks. Quantitative skills - preferred proficiency in Excel (including VBA) and Tableau, including data manipulation and statistical modelling. Familiarity with Bloomberg also preferable. Strong PowerPoint presentation skills, with the ability to design and present information in a clear, concise, and compelling fashion. The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment while retaining acute attention to detail. Self-motivated with a keen desire to learn and contribute within a dynamic team environment. 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. Learn how the way we work at U.S. Bank drives meaningful relationships with our customers and collaboration across the company. 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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours): 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 EEO is the Law U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster. 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, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,650.00 - $109,000.00 - $119,900.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our 74,000 employees work across departments to help our millions of retail, business, wealth management, payment, commercial and corporate, and investment services customers across the country and around the world turn their dreams into reality. Our employees are empowered to create change and drive our future, and we pride ourselves on diligently and ethically upholding U.S. Bank’s best-in-class financial record and legacy of more than 150 years in banking. Most importantly, we put people first, cultivating and treasuring meaningful relationships with the customers we serve, the colleagues we support and the communities where we live and work.

Salary : $92,650 - $109,000