Fixed Income Credit Trader

Sell-Side Credit Trader

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 atall from Day One.

We are seeking a highly experienced Sell-Side Credit Trader to join our trading desk. The ideal candidate will bring deep market expertise, strong client relationships, and a demonstrated ability to generate consistent profitability across market cycles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Trade corporate credit products on a principal basis, managing risk and inventory responsibly
  • Deliver consistent, long-term P&L performance through disciplined risk-taking and market insight
  • Leverage strong client relationships to source flow, provide liquidity, and grow franchise revenues
  • Apply fundamental credit analysis to inform trading, pricing, and risk decisions
  • Work collaboratively with sales, desk analysts, and the trading team
Qualifications
  • 15+ years of sell-side credit trading experience
  • Proven long-term track record of profitability
  • Deep, established client relationships across institutional accounts
  • Strong fundamental credit analysis skills and market judgment
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
If there's 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

  • 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
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.

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

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