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.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced G10 FX Spot Voice Trader to join a high-performing trading desk. The role combines risk-taking, client franchise development, and electronic market interaction, requiring strong judgment, communication skills, and a deep understanding of FX market microstructure.
The candidate will be responsible for pricing and executing G10 spot FX trades, managing risk in real time, engaging directly with corporate and institutional clients, and partnering closely with electronic trading teams to optimize liquidity provision and distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
Trading & Risk Management
Actively price and execute G10 spot FX trades across voice and electronic channels
Manage intra-day risk, positioning, and inventory in line with desk mandates
Monitor market developments, liquidity conditions, and central bank/ macro drivers
Provide timely and competitive pricing to internal sales and external clients
Contribute to P&L generation through disciplined risk-taking and trade selection
Client Coverage & Communication
Present market views, trade ideas, and flow insights to clients in both formal and informal settings
Partner with sales to grow client relationships and wallet share
Deliver clear and actionable commentary on FX market moves and positioning
Electronic Trading & Market Structure
Work closely with eFX / algo trading teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with FX options, rates, and cross-currency desks on flows and positioning
Engage with quantitative and technology teams to enhance pricing tools and analytics
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years of G10 FX spot trading experience (voice or hybrid voice/electronic)
Strong understanding of:
FX spot market microstructure
Cross-currency dynamics and funding pressures
Liquidity regimes and event-driven price action
Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate consistent P&L
Experience interacting with electronic liquidity platforms (EBS, Reuters, ECNs, single-dealer platforms)
Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills
Strong decision-making under pressure in fast-moving markets
Ability to synthesize macro + flow + positioning into tradable views
Highly collaborative, with the ability to bridge voice trading and electronic execution
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
Preferred Attributes
Established client relationships within the G10 FX investor community
Experience presenting in client meetings, roadshows, or market updates
Familiarity with execution analytics, TCA, and algo performance evaluation
Comfort working in a hybrid high-touch / high-tech trading 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.
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: $170,255.00 - $200,300.00U.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.