2026 Capital Markets – Investment Grade Sales And Trading Development Program

Investment Grade Sales And Trading Analyst

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Job Description

Our Investment Grade Sales And Trading team complements the bank's Debt Capital Markets team by maintaining liquidity in the secondary markets for publicly issued investment grade deals and helping the team place new issue securities into investors. Our team consists of over twenty professionals in various capacities including sales, trading, quantitative analysis and credit analysis. Our program will help you develop a solid foundation in financial markets, take part in the process of helping clients execute complex transactions, and work in a dynamic team.

What you'll do:

Incoming analysts will become a financial market specialist working in a dynamic and supportive team environment. Over the course of the program, you will receive accelerated learning and skill development through a mix of formal training, mentorship, and a community of peers and advisors.

As a Sales And Training Analyst, you'll:

• Assist traders with market analysis
• Build tools to help traders deliver more accurate pricing
• Monitor the trading desk's risk and positioning
• Provide market commentary to broader internal team members
• Build a supportive community of peers through a variety of cohort strengthening activities such as social events, development workshops, and catered insight to support your transition from college to the workforce

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for intellectually curious and creative thinkers who can think on their feet and thoughtfully react to a changing market. We prefer candidates with strong quantitative skills and a good basis in Economics and Corporate Finance.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, or a related field with a target graduation date of December 2025 or spring 2026
• Ability to start the fulltime development program in summer 2026

Preferred qualifications:

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Proficient in Excel and Python
• Demonstrates an interest in capital markets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
• Self-motivated with a keen desire to learn and contribute within a dynamic team environment
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Attention to detail

Working model and hours:

This role is hybrid. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend four days a week at the listed U.S. Bank location(s), while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. Development program members work approximately 40-hours each week in this fulltime role.

The application process:

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Benefits:

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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• 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.

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: $66,640.00 - $78,400.00

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.