Senior Corporate Derivatives Marketer

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Job Description

The Senior Corporate Derivatives Marketer role at U.S. Bank is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing risk‑management solutions for large corporate clients. The Corporate Derivatives Group assists clients in identifying, understanding and managing interest rate risks with a focus on:

• Asset and liability interest rate exposures while taking into account liability optimization objectives

• Net investment hedging, including cross-border M&A, project-related transactions and other capital structure-related hedging needs

• Interest rate risk associated with projected funding transactions across bank and capital markets liquidity sources  

• Holistic interest rate hedging solutions in relation to M&A related financings

Job location will focus on New York, NY and Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of client organizations (from analyst to CFO), as well as with key partners & stakeholders within US Bank:

  • Leading discussions of hedging concepts and opportunities with clients and internal partners

  • Coordinating with legal, portfolio & credit risk management teams to negotiate and agree upon documentation, credit terms and trading line approvals

  • Leveraging relationship managers and other internal partners to prospect and onboard new client opportunities and deepen existing client relationships

  • While on the desk, preparing for and handling trade execution - including pricing negotiation and XVA requirements; completing client onboarding processes; backing up colleagues as it relates to client servicing (acting as a team player) and participation in junior talent development/training

  • Ensuring adherence to U.S. Bancorp internal and external regulatory rules, policies, and procedures

• Partner closely with banking, product support and global capital markets coverage teams

• Mentor junior marketers, associates and analysts; shape desk strategy and client engagement models

• Drive business development initiatives and revenue growth objectives

• Produce client‑specific and broad‑market strategy materials

The role blends deep market expertise, quantitative fluency, relationship management, and strategic advisory capabilities. The position focuses on achieving an advisory status to CFOs, Treasurers, and Boards, helping clients navigate market volatility, optimize capital structure, and align hedging programs with business strategy.

• Lead coverage of senior corporate finance decisionmakers (CFO, Treasurer, Head of Capital Markets).

• Identify client exposures and design bespoke hedging strategies aligned with business forecasts, M&A, capital raising, and risk policy

• Deliver high‑quality market insight, thematic analysis, and tactical/strategic recommendations

• Serve as primary thought partner for derivatives and macro‑risk topics

• Coordinate with trading, xVA, legal, and risk to deliver efficient trade execution

• Ensure trade structures align with client accounting and risk management objectives

Compensation:

• Base pay for this role usually falls within $250,000 - $300,000 and will include an annual discretionary incentive.

• Your compensation expectations will be discussed with a U.S. Bank recruiter if you are contacted to discuss the role further.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or another related field

• 7-10+ years of derivative sales experience in the large corporate sector

• Flexibility to travel throughout the United States

• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation and strategic client impact

 Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong corporate finance, credit and accounting skills

• Exceptional product and market knowledge encompassing interest rate swaps, options, cross currency, and deal-contingent products

• Track record of originating and closing complex and sensitive interest rate and cross currency transactions

• Experience in executing large client transactions while in the role of lead swap syndication provider

• Deep knowledge of related product areas including high grade debt capital markets, leverage finance, foreign exchange, credit risk and loan capital markets

• Strong familiarity with hedge accounting and financial reporting considerations

• Proficiency with scenario modeling, Bloomberg, and market analytics tools

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

• Creativity and ingenuity in developing hedging solutions and marketing materials

• Well-developed analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate complex derivative mechanics into clear client language.

• Deep understanding of derivatives pricing, risk metrics, applications and valuation

• Strong negotiation and trade execution acumen

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.

Benefits: 

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:

• 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

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $194,225.00 - $228,500.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

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.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.