Non-Quant Market Risk Governance & Volcker Program Analyst
Job Description
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Job Description
Market Risk Management operates within the second line of defense and reports to the U.S. Bancorp Chief Risk Officer. The function provides independent oversight, governance, monitoring, and control of trading market risk across Capital Markets, Mortgage, Balance Sheet, and the Volcker Program Office. The team ensures market risk is managed in alignment with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and the company’s risk appetite.
The Market Risk Governance & Volcker Analyst is a key contributor to the Market Risk Management team, supporting governance, program execution, regulatory engagement, and risk reporting activities. This role partners closely with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders to help maintain a strong and effective market risk governance framework.
This individual will support day-to-day governance processes, assist in coordination across functions, and contribute to strategic and regulatory initiatives, including integration work related to BTIG and the ongoing enhancement of market risk oversight processes.
Job Function & Key Responsibilities
Support Market Risk Governance and Volcker Program activities, contributing to the execution of a strong second line governance framework.
Partner with Market Risk team members to assist with governance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
Assist in review and challenge processes related to Market Risk and Volcker Program activities, including:
limit monitoring and reporting
limit overage tracking and escalation support
issues management and remediation tracking
Enterprise Compliance Risk Assessment (ECRA)
Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
model/tool governance coordination
Support maintenance and enhancement of governance processes, policies, procedures, and reporting routines.
Assist in preparation and coordination of materials for senior management committees and governance forums.
Participate in working groups and cross-functional initiatives, helping to evaluate market risk impacts.
Build working relationships with Trading, Treasury, Compliance, Operations, Finance, Technology, Model Risk, and Audit teams.
Support regulatory exams, internal reviews, and audit engagements by gathering information and assisting with responses.
Help identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of solutions.
Contribute to enterprise and business-line initiatives impacting Market Risk, including new activities and regulatory changes.
Support BTIG integration efforts, including governance processes, reporting, and coordination activities.
Assist with project workstreams and support team priorities as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically more than six years of applicable experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
Experience in market risk, risk management, capital markets, or trading support
Basic understanding of market risk frameworks and governance practices
Familiarity with capital markets products (fixed income, derivatives, FX)
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work in a team environment and support multiple priorities
Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Experience with regulatory, audit, or control functions is a plus
Exposure to Volcker Rule, governance frameworks, or risk/control processes preferred
LOCATION EXPECTATIONS: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank Location three (3) or more days per week.
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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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: $117,725.00 - $138,500.00U.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.