International Banking Operations Associate - Global Trade & Standby Services Initiation

U.S. Bank National Association • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $24 - $32 • Hybrid

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
Your journey starts now
Why This Role Matters
Are you detail‑driven, curious about global banking, and interested in building a long‑term career in international trade and financial services? This role offers a unique opportunity to support Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) products that power global commerce—while gaining specialized expertise with training and support from an experienced, collaborative team.
You’ll play a critical role across the lifecycle of trade and FX transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination with internal partners and external clients around the world.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support the processing and execution of global trade and foreign exchange transactions, including:
Supporting GTSS products such as Import & Export Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Banker’s Acceptances, and Standby Letters of Credit
Assisting with FX products including International Payments/Remittances, Settlements, and Investigations
Reviewing, executing, reconciling, and tracking transactions and related documentation
Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external parties to facilitate smooth transaction processing
Verifying work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with service levels, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Ensuring all required documentation, materials, and capacity are in place to meet deadlines and client commitments
Using internal systems and tools (training provided) to track, manage, and support transaction workflows
This role is ideal for candidates who are eager to learn, grow, and build a career in global banking operations while making a real impact every day.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Training provided – prior trade or FX experience is helpful but not required
Long‑term growth opportunity in a specialized and in‑demand area of banking
Collaborative, supportive team with members across multiple locations
Hybrid work model with flexibility by location
Exposure to global financial transactions and cross‑functional partnerships

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of the international products and services available from the company
• Strong problem-solving and client servicing skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Supporting GTSS products such as Import & Export Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Banker’s Acceptances, and Standby Letters of Credit
• Assisting with FX products including International Payments/Remittances, Settlements, and Investigations
• Reviewing, executing, reconciling, and tracking transactions and related documentation
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external parties to facilitate smooth transaction processing
• Verifying work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with service levels, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring all required documentation, materials, and capacity are in place to meet deadlines and client commitments
• Using internal systems and tools (training provided) to track, manage, and support transaction workflows

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees