Foreign Exchange Operations Support Leader

U.S. Bank

. Provide end-to-end operational risk oversight for Foreign Exchange Operations .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $126,820 - $149,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk oversight within Foreign Exchange Operations, with a strong focus on process optimization, compliance, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to analyze operational processes and drive change initiatives while ensuring effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Risk ManagementForeign Exchange Products KnowledgeChange Management LeadershipStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Operational Risk OversightFX Trade Lifecycle AnalysisProcess OptimizationControl Effectiveness MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceIncident Trend MonitoringBusiness Controls GovernanceChange Initiative OversightFX Products Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Foreign Exchange OperationsTrade ConfirmationSettlementReconciliationException ManagementPost-Settlement InvestigationsAudit InitiativesGovernanceComplianceU.S. Bank Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end operational risk oversight for Foreign Exchange Operations
Partner with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Front Office leaders to identify emerging risks and drive solutions
Monitor operational health, incident trends, control effectiveness, and remediation activities
Act as a key escalation point for material operational, regulatory, and business issues
Evaluate operational readiness and risk impacts associated with business, technology, and regulatory changes
Ensure controls, procedures, and risk considerations are incorporated before implementation
Drive challenge and oversight during change initiatives
Analyze operational processes across the FX trade lifecycle, including Trade Confirmation & Matching, Settlement & CLS, Reconciliation & Exception Management, and Post-Settlement Investigations
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and risk reduction
Support root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented
Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for managers and team members
Act as lead associate and primary escalation point when senior FX leadership is unavailable
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple business functions without direct reporting authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Typically eight or more years of related experience
Deep understanding of Foreign Exchange products and trade lifecycle operations
Demonstrated experience working across complex operational and risk environments
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting operational risk, business controls, governance, compliance, audit, or regulatory initiatives
Knowledge of FX products such as Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, and Options
Experience leading or influencing change management efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes
Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders
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