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U.S. Bank · 17 hours ago

eFX Quant Trader

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$170K/yr - $200K/yr
date5+ years exp

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly skilled Electronic FX Trader to join their trading team. The role involves managing and optimizing electronic foreign exchange trading strategies across major and emerging market currencies, requiring strong quantitative skills and market knowledge.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceMortgageWealth Management

Responsibilities

Provide liquidity and execute trades in G10 and EM currencies via electronic platforms
Responsible for price construction of trades through various electronic channels
Manage real-time risk exposures within defined limits
Monitor and optimize algorithmic execution strategies to minimize market impact and transaction costs
Own and ensure compliance with internal risk policies and regulatory requirements
Enhance pricing models and execution algorithms
Ability to process large amounts of data, optimize/ extract predictive value and articulate this into alpha research while collaborating with team to develop signals
Analyze market microstructure and implement improvements to trading strategies
Support sales teams with pricing and execution for client flows
Work closely with technology teams to improve platform functionality and performance
Stay ahead of industry trends in electronic trading and FX market structure

Qualification

Electronic FX tradingQuantitative skillsMarket knowledgeMulti dealer trading platformsData analysisProgramming skillsClient interactionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in electronic FX trading
Strong understanding of FX market dynamics, liquidity, and electronic execution
Proficiency in multi dealer trading platforms and ECN's
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Master's in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
Solid programming or scripting skills (Python, C++, or Java) a plus
Strong data analysis and data management skills
Experience developing and/or implementing client and internal facing algorithms
Experience making markets via voice for large FX spot tickets
Familiarity with FIX protocol
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Global Code)

Benefits

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

Company

U.S. Bank

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At U.S.
dateFounded in 1968
location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.usbank.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$991M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of the TreasuryMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
2023-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $55M
2023-08-03Post Ipo Debt· $936M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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John C Stern
CFO
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Shruti Patel
Executive Vice President & GM, CPO- Business Banking segment
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