Head of Macro Trading and Risk Analytics jobs in United States
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U.S. Bank · 19 hours ago

Head of Macro Trading and Risk Analytics

U.S. Bank is on a journey to help customers and businesses make better financial decisions. The Managing Director, Head of Macro Trading & Risk Analytics, is responsible for leading the Macro trading business, overseeing market-making and risk-taking activities, while modernizing pricing and risk analytics infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute market‑making strategies aligned with client demand, market structure, and macroeconomic outlook
Implement advanced pricing tools, analytics, and automation to increase pricing efficiency and enhance monetization of client flows
Lead by example in evaluating market conditions, interpreting trends, and making informed, risk‑aligned trading decisions
Partner closely with Sales to deepen client engagement and showcase the firm’s trading and execution capabilities at key client events and senior meetings
Ensure strict adherence to established risk limits, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements across the Macro trading organization
Oversee day‑to‑day supervisory responsibilities and promote a strong culture of accountability, conduct, and risk discipline
Partner with risk management teams to ensure compliance with trading limits, stress testing requirements, and control frameworks

Qualification

FINRA Series 7Macro trading experienceMarket-making strategiesRisk management expertiseQuantitative degreeOptions pricingDerivatives managementStakeholder engagementTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24, and NFA Associated Persons designation (required)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
Extensive experience (7+ years) trading macro options or related derivatives in a global markets environment
Proven record in market-making, options pricing, and managing a complex derivatives book
Deep expertise in Macro cash products, linear and non‑linear derivatives, and financing instruments, including modeling and risk management
Proven record of effective risk management, limit adherence, and regulatory engagement across changing market environments
Demonstrated success partnering with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Middle Office, Risk, Technology, Corporate Treasury, and Investment Portfolio
Ability to articulate strategy, market views, and risk considerations to senior stakeholders and external partners
History of talent development, team leadership, and retention in high‑performance trading environments

Preferred

Advanced quantitative or technical degree preferred
Experience leading digital, analytical, or automation initiatives within Macro markets

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

Company

U.S. Bank

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At U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$991M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of the TreasuryMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
2023-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $55M
2023-08-03Post Ipo Debt· $936M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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John C Stern
CFO
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Shruti Patel
Executive Vice President & GM, CPO- Business Banking segment
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