Syndicate Middle-Office Associate

Syndicate & Brokered CD Middle Office AssociateAt 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 at—all from Day One.The Syndicate & Brokered CD Middle Office Associate is responsible for providing day-to-day middle office support for U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.'s Debt Capital Markets Syndicate and Brokered CD trading businesses. The successful candidate will partner closely with Syndicate, Trading, Sales, Operations, Finance, Technology, and external counterparties to ensure the accurate processing and settlement of fixed income transactions.

Responsibilities span the full trade lifecycle, including trade capture, allocations, confirmations, settlement management, reconciliations, exception resolution, and P&L validation. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working in a deadline-driven trading environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.Primary Responsibilities:Support the post-trade processing lifecycle for Syndicate and Brokered CD transactions from execution through settlement.Serve as a primary point of contact between trading, sales, operations, finance, and external counterparties.Monitor and resolve trade exceptions, settlement discrepancies, and reconciliation breaks in a timely manner.Validate trade allocations, trade economics, and position accuracy across internal systems.Assist with daily profit and loss (P&L) reconciliation and reporting processes.Support new issue syndicate transactions, including order management, allocations, and settlement coordination.Participate in the development and enhancement of operational controls, procedures, and process improvements.Identify operational risks and escalate issues appropriately to management.Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and operating efficiency.Maintain a strong control environment while delivering a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.1-3 years of experience in capital markets, fixed income trading support, middle office, operations, or a related financial services environment.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 insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawU.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: $41.63 - $55.53