Associate Trader Fixed Income

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

Responsible for the profitable execution of fixed‑income securities purchases and sales to support the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, clients, and other stakeholders. Executes buy and sell orders for fixed‑income securities at prices that are advantageous, taking into account order size, available supply, and prevailing market conditions.

Maintains awareness of relevant conditions and trends within corporate and specialized securities markets to anticipate changes and support timely planning and execution. Ensures accurate and compliant transaction processing by maintaining detailed records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with brokers and securities dealers, including negotiating commissions and discounts as appropriate. Provides investment and company management teams with timely, accurate insights and recommendations related to market trends, trading activity, fixed‑income pricing, price volatility, and transaction timing.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months to two years of trading experience within the investment and securities industry

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; concentrations in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field are strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of fixed‑income securities, related markets, trading characteristics, and factors influencing price trends
• Basic proficiency in trading techniques and methodologies
• Experience valuing and pricing fixed‑income securities
• Understanding of trade‑related activities across securities exchange floors and electronic trading systems
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

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.

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