Head of Macro Trading / Quantitative Risk Analytics

U.S. Bank • Charlotte, NC

20h

About The Position

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 Job Description The Managing Director, Head of Macro Trading & Risk Analytics, is responsible for leading the Macro trading business within Global Capital Markets. This role oversees all market‑making, pricing, and risk‑taking activities across Macro products, while modernizing the firm’s pricing and risk analytics infrastructure. The leader will drive client‑focused revenue generation, strengthen governance, and ensure a resilient and scalable Macro trading platform that operates with discipline, integrity, and sound risk management.

Requirements

• FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24, and NFA Associated Persons designation (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) trading macro options or related derivatives in a global markets environment.
• Proven record in market-making, options pricing, and managing a complex derivatives book.
• Deep expertise in Macro cash products, linear and non‑linear derivatives, and financing instruments, including modeling and risk management.
• Proven record of effective risk management, limit adherence, and regulatory engagement across changing market environments.
• Demonstrated success partnering with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Middle Office, Risk, Technology, Corporate Treasury, and Investment Portfolio.
• Ability to articulate strategy, market views, and risk considerations to senior stakeholders and external partners.
• History of talent development, team leadership, and retention in high‑performance trading environments.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced quantitative or technical degree preferred.
• Experience leading digital, analytical, or automation initiatives within Macro markets.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth & Market‑Making Develop and execute market‑making strategies aligned with client demand, market structure, and macroeconomic outlook.
• Implement advanced pricing tools, analytics, and automation to increase pricing efficiency and enhance monetization of client flows.
• Lead by example in evaluating market conditions, interpreting trends, and making informed, risk-aligned trading decisions.
• Partner closely with Sales to deepen client engagement and showcase the firm’s trading and execution capabilities at key client events and senior meetings.
• Risk Management & Infrastructure Ensure strict adherence to established risk limits, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements across the Macro trading organization.
• Oversee day‑to-day supervisory responsibilities and promote a strong culture of accountability, conduct, and risk discipline.
• Partner with risk management teams to ensure compliance with trading limits, stress testing requirements, and control frameworks.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive