Senior Macro Options Trader/Quantitative Risk Analytics

At U.S. Bank, weu2019re 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 atu2014all from Day One. Job Description The Senior Macro Options Trader / Quantitative Risk Analytics will play a critical role in US Banku2019s Global Capital Markets Macro business, responsible for market-making, pricing, and risk management across options and related derivatives products. This position supports client-driven activity by executing and hedging options transactions, optimizing risk-adjusted returns, and risk management - contributing to overall desk strategy. The individual will operate within a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with sales, research, and risk partners to deliver bestu2011inu2011class solutions to institutional clients. Key Responsibilities Trading & Market-Making + Provide daily market-making services in macro options and related derivatives products (e.g., interest rate options, crossu2011asset macro options, volatility products). + Price and execute client transactions efficiently while ensuring adherence to market, regulatory, and internal risk standards. + Manage and hedge complex options books, optimizing exposures to maximize profitability. Risk Management + Continuously monitor and manage trading positions, assessing market, liquidity, and counterparty risks. + Execute hedging strategies to maintain balanced risk profiles while supporting client needs and revenue objectives. + Partner with risk management teams to ensure compliance with trading limits, stress testing requirements, and control frameworks. Client Engagement & Collaboration + Work closely with Sales to support institutional clients, providing insights on pricing, market color, and strategy. + Contribute to product development, pricing enhancements, and tailored macro solutions. + Collaborate with research analysts and strategy teams to incorporate macroeconomic trends and data signals into trading and risk management decisions. Analytics, Tools & Strategy + Maintain expertise with trading models and quantitative tools used for pricing and risk assessment. + Provide input into desk-level strategies, identifying opportunities arising from market structure, volatility dynamics, and macroeconomic shifts. + Support enhancements to systems, analytics, and automation initiatives. Qualifications Required + FINRA Series 7 and 63, NFA Associated Persons designation are required. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field. + Significant experience (7+ years) trading macro options or related derivatives in a global markets environment. + Proven track record in market-making, options pricing, and managing a complex derivatives book. + Practical knowledge of SABR (Stochastic Alpha Beta Rho) and SLV (Stochastic Local Vol) models a must; + Strong quantitative and analytical skills with deep understanding of implied volatility, yield curves, and macroeconomic drivers. + Excellent communication, decision-making, and risk management abilities. + Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric environment. Preferred + Advanced quantitative degree If thereu2019s 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 membersu2019 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: $164,390.00 - $193,400.00 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.

Created: 2026-02-05