Commodity Derivatives Products Operations Senior Analyst

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U.S. Bank is seeking a Commodity Derivatives Products Operations Senior Analyst with relevant experience that will contribute toward the success of our operational initiatives in the Derivatives space. This position reports to the Head of Derivatives Operation Back Office and will partner with business line, operations, technology, and compliance stakeholders to implement and maintain the operational solutions necessary to support commodity derivatives business buildup by creating effective procedures and controls for client onboarding, confirmations, settlements, and reporting processes.

The Back Office Lead will also participate and/or lead various ad hoc projects, such as system upgrades and testing. The ideal candidate should help Head of Back Office to identify automation opportunities and areas of improvements.

• Process daily settlements and payments, including investigating and resolving any breaks or discrepancies
• Generate, review, and match trade confirmations with counter parties
• Resolve pricing, cash, and quantity differences with clients and trading desk
• Work closely with traders, clients, legal, and technology teams to resolve operational issues
• Support trade lifecycle events including amendments, novations, cancellations, and new trades
• Assist with system configuration, testing, and process improvements (Calypso platform)
• Handle high-volume workflows, especially during month-end settlement cycles
• Manage operational tasks ranging from routine processing to complex problem solving

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically six or more years of related experience

• In-depth knowledge and working experience of Commodity Derivatives market, asset classes, various derivative products offered and an inquisitive mind.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel Functions and VBA Knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Calypso or similar trading platform and how to navigate the software to batch files, track trade execution and reporting, and execute on-demand reports.
• Proficient ability to write, troubleshoot and implement macro enabled tools to improve process efficiencies.
• Experience with audit/regulatory issue management, response, and escalation.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of operational process change and improvement within capital markets operations.
• Strong process facilitation and project management skills.
• Strong presentation, relationship building, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently without direct supervision.

Location expectations:

This role requires working from a U.S Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Must be located in or near Atlanta, GA

Disability accommodations for applicants.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ 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

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