About this role
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 at—all from Day One.
Job Description
Initiates and conducts research relating to investment suitability of various individual or classes of securities using sources such as annual or industry reports, trade journals, technical periodicals, and brokers' and management reports. Discusses with senior management of assigned corporations and entities items such as industry or company trends in research and development, order backlogs, current and projected sales, trade position, labor relations, plant capacity, cash flows, etc. Discusses various companies, industries, and other entities with other professional securities analysts both inside and outside the company.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of research reports to be presented to investment officers or committees that often include buy, sell, or hold recommendations. Assists in analyzing the composition of investment portfolios and recommending portfolio strategies to fulfill investment objectives. Participates in client meetings as necessary, serving in a client‑facing capacity to discuss research, analysis, and portfolio recommendations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
- Five to eight years of experience in the investment and securities industry
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Considerable understanding of investment management
- Superior knowledge of fixed‑income research, analysis techniques, and mathematical decision modeling
- Advanced understanding of the economy and market conditions
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
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:
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.
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.
E-Verify
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: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00U.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.
Other facts
About U.S. Bank
At U.S. Bank, we help millions of clients achieve their goals with a balance of best-in-class technology and human expertise tailored to individual needs. As the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, we’ve built a reputation for strength and stability across a diversified mix of businesses, including commercial and institutional banking, business banking, payments, wealth management and consumer banking. We’ve been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute and the most admired superregional bank by Fortune.
In addition to thousands of branches serving consumers, U.S. Bank offers a complete suite of products, services and strategic partnerships for business. Within our Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking division, we serve more than half a million clients across the country and around the world, ranging from wealthy individuals and families to the largest corporations, including 90% of Fortune 1000 companies.
We’re also consistently recognized as a great place to work. We’re shaping our company culture with intention, focused on creating a workplace where it’s safe to speak up, share ideas and try new things. We’re proud to be recognized as a “Best for Vets” employer by the Military Times and included on Fair360’s (formerly DiversityInc.) list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity.
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What you'll do
- The Principal Research Analyst initiates and conducts research on investment suitability for various securities and prepares research reports for investment officers. They also analyze investment portfolios and participate in client meetings to discuss research and recommendations.
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