Fixed Income Trader

U.S. Bank

. Execute customer-directed transactions involving Treasury securities, agency securities, commercial paper, money market mutual funds, FDIC sweep products, and other fixed income instruments .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,515 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing and supporting fixed income trades through the full trade lifecycle, including compliance with regulatory requirements and operational processing. Strong ability to manage high-volume transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced trading environment.

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Fixed Income Trade ExecutionOperational ProcessingTrade Balancing and ReconciliationRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Trade Lifecycle ManagementFixed Income Products KnowledgeOperational ReportingIssue ResolutionPosition ReconciliationCash ReconciliationTrade ConfirmationSettlement ProcessingMoney Market Fund BalancingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Bloomberg Trading System

Industry Keywords

Treasury SecuritiesAgency SecuritiesCommercial PaperMoney Market Mutual FundsFDIC Sweep ProductsCorporate TreasuryInstitutional TradingCompliance StandardsAccounting ConceptsHigh-Volume Trading

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute customer-directed transactions involving Treasury securities, agency securities, commercial paper, money market mutual funds, FDIC sweep products, and other fixed income instruments
Support trades through the full trade lifecycle, including execution, confirmation, clearing, settlement, and operational processing
Perform trade balancing, reconciliations, operational reporting, and issue resolution activities
Partner with Money Center Sales, Operations, Compliance, broker dealers, and external counterparties to support accurate trade execution and processing
Maintain compliance with established procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced team members as needed
Work in a fast-paced, high-volume trading and operations environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Five to eight years of relevant work experience
Working knowledge of fixed income and money market products, including Treasuries, Agencies, Commercial Paper, Money Market Mutual Funds, and FDIC sweep products
Hands-on experience executing and supporting fixed income trades through the full trade lifecycle, including confirmation, clearing, settlement, and operational processing
Ability to independently perform daily operational responsibilities, including trade balancing, position and cash reconciliation, money market mutual fund balancing, and resolution of variances or breaks
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in managing high-volume transaction activity and time-sensitive deadlines
Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and accounting concepts impacting Corporate Treasury and institutional trading activity
Ability to work independently while contributing positively in a team-based trading and operations environment
Experience generating, reviewing, balancing, and reconciling trading and operational reports with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve trade, settlement, or reconciliation issues efficiently to mitigate operational risk
Effective communicator who works closely with sales teams, operations, compliance, and external counterparties
Ability to manage large transactions and heavy trade volume in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong control standards
Demonstrated interest in fixed income markets with an inquisitive, detail-oriented mindset
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adjust to changing market conditions
Required proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven experience utilizing the Bloomberg trading system
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension