Global Trade/foreign Exchange Operations Specialist - Team Lead

Global Trade & Foreign Exchange Operations Team Lead

At U.S. Bank, we're committed to powering global commerce through precision, innovation, and partnership. As a Global Trade & Foreign Exchange Operations Team Lead, you'll play a critical role in driving the success of international banking transactions while leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role supporting Foreign Exchange (FX) Settlements—helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and seamless execution across complex financial transactions that move across borders every day.

As a Team Lead, you will balance hands-on operational expertise with team leadership, ensuring both transaction excellence and team success:

• Lead and support day-to-day processing of FX and trade transactions across the full lifecycle (payments, settlements, investigations, and trade services)
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to a team of operations professionals; serve as a go-to escalation point for complex issues
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with international banking regulations, policies, and service level expectations
• Facilitate coordination across internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution of transaction processing and disbursements
• Review, execute, and reconcile transactions and documentation to maintain operational integrity
• Drive process improvements, support project initiatives, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Partner with leadership and peers to align on priorities and maintain consistent service delivery

Success in this role means:

• Leading your team to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant transactions
• Building trust through clear communication and operational excellence
• Navigating complexity with confidence and driving solutions
• Contributing to a strong, collaborative, and resilient team culture

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Early Shift (CT: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | ET: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Skills & Traits:

• Prior team lead or leadership experience
• Experience with wire transfers and SWIFT formatting
• Exposure to Foreign Exchange (FX) operations, settlements, or international payments
• Familiarity with SQL or data tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and leadership presence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Location Expectations:

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

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.

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

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: $30.29 - $40.38

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.