U.S. Bank

Head of Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Technology

U.S. Bank$214K — $252K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 15+ years of experience leading large-scale technology organizations, including senior executive leadership experience.
  • Extensive experience developing technology strategies for Capital Markets or related financial services.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders on strategic tech priorities and investments.
  • Experience with large transformational programs involving platform modernization.
  • Strong grasp of technology risk management and regulatory requirements in financial services.
  • Demonstrated success in integrating acquired organizations and platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technology vision and investment roadmap for U.S. Bank's FICC business.
  • Partner with Senior business executives to translate strategies into scalable technology solutions.
  • Lead a large, geographically dispersed technology team responsible for platform modernization and delivery execution.
  • Drive transformation initiatives across various aspects of electronic trading and risk management.
  • Oversee platform decisions including modernization efforts and AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Lead technology integration activities associated with acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment and synergy realization.
  • Influence enterprise technology strategy through participation on senior leadership teams.

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance options
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks based on tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a strategic and transformational technology Executive to serve as Head of FICC Technology. This role will lead technology strategy, delivery, and operational performance supporting the Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) business while helping accelerate the growth and evolution of U.S. Bank's Capital Markets franchise.

The individual in this role serves as the Senior technology leader partnering directly with FICC business executives to develop and execute a technology strategy that enables revenue growth, enhances client experiences, strengthens risk management capabilities, and modernizes critical trading and capital markets platforms. The successful candidate will operate as a highly visible Executive leader, influencing Senior business and technology stakeholders while driving large-scale transformation initiatives across front-office, middle-office, and enterprise functions.

A key component of this role will be partnering closely with business and technology leaders supporting business strategies, ensuring successful alignment of platforms, operating models, talent, and technology capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the technology vision, strategy, and investment roadmap supporting U.S. Bank's FICC business and broader capital markets growth objectives.
  • Partner directly with Senior FICC executives, including trading, sales, banking, operations, risk, and finance leaders, to translate business strategy into scalable technology solutions.
  • Lead a large, geographically dispersed technology organization responsible for application development, platform modernization, technology operations, architecture, and delivery execution.
  • Drive transformation initiatives supporting electronic trading, pricing, execution, booking, risk management, surveillance, market data, and end-to-end trade lifecycle capabilities.
  • Provide Executive leadership for strategic platform decisions, including modernization efforts, third-party solutions, build-versus-buy evaluations, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Lead technology integration activities associated with BTIG and future acquisition opportunities, ensuring realization of strategic business objectives and operational synergies.
  • Influence enterprise technology strategy through active participation on Senior technology leadership teams and cross-functional governance forums.
  • Establish strong partnerships across business, risk, compliance, legal, and audit functions to maintain an effective control environment while enabling innovation and speed to market.
  • Attract, develop, and retain top technology talent while building a high-performing, inclusive leadership culture focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee significant technology investments and budgets, ensuring delivery excellence while maximizing business value and return on investment.


Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 15+ years of experience leading large-scale technology organizations, including senior executive leadership experience.
  • Extensive experience developing and executing technology strategies supporting Capital Markets, Trading, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, or related financial services businesses.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive-level business leaders on strategic priorities and technology investments.
  • Experience leading large transformation programs involving platform modernization, organizational change, and delivery at scale.
  • Strong understanding of technology risk management, regulatory requirements, information security, and operational resiliency practices within financial services.
  • Proven track record integrating acquired organizations, platforms, or technology capabilities.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex global technology teams through periods of rapid growth and organizational transformation.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and inspire both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience evaluating and deploying emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance business outcomes and operational effectiveness.


Leadership & Management Behavioral Competencies:

  • Strong Business Acumen - A strategic thinker who can connect technology investments to business growth and competitive advantage.
  • Influencing and empowering others - An influential executive who builds trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Change Management Advocate - A transformational leader capable of driving large-scale change in dynamic and complex environments.
  • Outcome Drive - A collaborative partner who balances innovation, risk management, and disciplined execution.
  • Talent Management - A talent developer committed to building strong teams and future leadership pipelines.


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:
  • 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


Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

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: $214,795.00 - $252,700.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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