Senior Corporate Derivatives Marketer

U.S. Bank National Association • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Corporate Derivatives Marketer role at U.S. Bank is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing risk‑management solutions for large corporate clients. The Corporate Derivatives Group assists clients in identifying, understanding and managing interest rate risks with a focus on:
Asset and liability interest rate exposures while taking into account liability optimization objectives
Net investment hedging, including cross-border M&A, project-related transactions and other capital structure-related hedging needs
Interest rate risk associated with projected funding transactions across bank and capital markets liquidity sources
Holistic interest rate hedging solutions in relation to M&A related financings
The role blends deep market expertise, quantitative fluency, relationship management, and strategic advisory capabilities. The position focuses on achieving an advisory status to CFOs, Treasurers, and Boards, helping clients navigate market volatility, optimize capital structure, and align hedging programs with business strategy.
Lead coverage of senior corporate finance decision‑makers (CFO, Treasurer, Head of Capital Markets).
Identify client exposures and design bespoke hedging strategies aligned with business forecasts, M&A, capital raising, and risk policy
Deliver high‑quality market insight, thematic analysis, and tactical/strategic recommendations
Serve as primary thought partner for derivatives and macro‑risk topics
Coordinate with trading, xVA, legal, and risk to deliver efficient trade execution
Ensure trade structures align with client accounting, and risk management objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or another related field
• 7-10+ years of derivative sales experience in the large corporate sector
• Flexibility to travel throughout United States
• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation and strategic client impact
• Strong corporate finance, credit and accounting skills
• Exceptional product and market knowledge encompassing interest rate swaps, options, cross currency, and deal-contingent products
• Track record of originating and closing complex and sensitive interest rate and cross currency transactions
• Experience in executing large client transactions while in the role of lead swap syndication provider
• Deep knowledge of related product areas including high grade debt capital markets, leverage finance, foreign exchange, credit risk and loan capital markets
• Strong familiarity with hedge accounting and financial reporting considerations
• Proficiency with scenario modeling, Bloomberg, and market analytics tools
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and ingenuity in developing hedging solutions and marketing materials
• Well-developed analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex derivative mechanics into clear client language.
• Deep understanding of derivatives pricing, risk metrics, applications and valuation
• Strong negotiation and trade execution acumen

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of client organizations (from analyst to CFO), as well as with key partners & stakeholders within US Bank:
• Leading discussions of hedging concepts and opportunities with clients and internal partners
• Coordinating with legal, portfolio & credit risk management teams to negotiate and agree upon documentation, credit terms and trading line approvals
• Leveraging relationship managers and other internal partners to prospect and onboard new client opportunities and deepen existing client relationships
• While on the desk, preparing for and handling trade execution (including pricing negotiation and XVA requirements; completing client onboarding processes; backing up colleagues as it relates to client servicing (acting as a team player) and participation in junior talent development/training
• Ensuring adherence to U.S. Bancorp internal and external regulatory rules, policies, and procedures
• Partner closely with banking, product support and global capital markets coverage teams.
• Mentor junior marketers and analysts; shape desk strategy and client engagement models
• Drive business development initiatives and revenue growth objectives
• Produce client‑specific and broad‑market strategy materials

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: Senior