FX Trading Analyst

U.S. Bank

. Engage with senior traders to build and expand the market-making operation across Spot, Forward, Basis, and Options FX products .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong quantitative ability and proficiency in FX market operations, including pricing, risk management, and trade execution. Capable of analyzing global FX markets and developing risk mitigation strategies while collaborating effectively with sales and trading teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FX Market ExperienceQuantitative AnalysisExcel (VBA) ProficiencyPython ProgrammingBloomberg Terminal Usage

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Hard Skills

PricingRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisTrade ExecutionRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-StarterTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Excel (VBA)PythonBloomberg

Industry Keywords

Spot FXForward FXBasis FXOptions FXClient Order Flow

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with senior traders to build and expand the market-making operation across Spot, Forward, Basis, and Options FX products
Participate in pricing, risk-managing, and modeling activities
Interact with Sales to expand the client franchise and with Quant to expand product offerings
Execute FX trades including spot, forward, basis, and options
Manage client order flow and trade queries
Analyze global FX markets, macroeconomic trends, and relevant data to support market-making activity
Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with client portfolios
Partner with Sales, relationship bankers, treasury consultants, and credit managers to address client needs
Coordinate with sales, middle office, and back-office teams to ensure seamless execution
Support team operations and contribute to a collaborative desk culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field
Strong quantitative ability
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel (VBA), Python, AI Coding techniques, and Bloomberg
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow within a dynamic team
1–3 years of FX market experience
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
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
Annual discretionary incentive
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension
Incentive and recognition programs