USD Interest Rate Swaps Trader

U.S. Bank•Charlotte, NC

3d•$148,495 - $174,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, USD Interest Rate Swaps Trader, is responsible for client execution, market‑making, and risk management activities across different instruments within USD Interest Rate Swaps market, while modernizing the firm’s pricing and risk analytics infrastructure. This role will drive client‑focused revenue generation and ensure a resilient and scalable USD Interest Rate Swaps trading platform that operates with discipline, integrity, and sound risk management.

Requirements

FINRA Series 7 and 63, and NFA Associated Persons designation (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
Extensive experience (5+ years) trading USD Interest Rate Swaps or related derivatives in a global markets environment.
Deep expertise in Macro cash products, 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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced quantitative or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute and monetize client transactions in alignment with market structure (both voice and electronic) and macroeconomic outlook.
Implement pricing tools, analytics, and automation to increase pricing efficiency and enhance monetization of client flows.
Partner closely with Sales to deepen client engagement and showcase the firm’s trading and execution capabilities at key client events.
Ensure strict adherence to established risk limits, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)