Derivatives Associate - Rates
at US Bank National Association
Chicago, IL 60603, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Dec, 2024 | USD 139590 Annual | 02 Oct, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Finance,Economics,Econometrics,Swaptions,Ownership,Fixed Income,Derivatives,Communication Skills,Swaps,Floors,Financial Concepts | No | No |
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Description:
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Derivatives Associate works as a member of the sales team to demonstrate and design derivative pricing, valuation, and risk management solutions for clients. Serves as a back-up and support to assigned senior sales team. Makes sure that issues are resolved and takes initiative in all areas relating to credit lines, ISDA documentation and trades. Prepares marketing presentations, including current market commentary, discussion of hedging products and applications, and indicative pricing. Participates and contributes to the RFP response process for customer opportunities. Coordinates with credit and legal teams to ensure timely approval and execution of credit lines, ISDA documentation, and trade confirmations. Assists in client execution and idea generation of new interest rate derivative products.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Econometrics or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Two to five years of derivatives or related experience
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Solid understanding of complexities of the derivatives markets
- Thorough knowledge of fixed income and pricing of derivative applications, including swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, and treasury locks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with ISDA documentation drafting
- Good understanding and knowledge of ISDA terms
- Ability to work equally well in a team environment and independently, exhibiting initiative, ownership, and flexibility
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into simple terms and actionable steps
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
Responsibilities:
THE ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, WHICH MEANS THERE’S AN IN-OFFICE EXPECTATION OF 3 OR MORE SET DAYS PER WEEK AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK OUTSIDE THE OFFICE LOCATION FOR THE OTHER DAYS.
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.
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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
- 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 la
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:5.0 year(s)
Financial Services
Banking / Insurance
Finance
Graduate
Business economics finance econometrics or related field or equivalent work experience
Proficient
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Chicago, IL 60603, USA