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

What you’ll do 

Our 10-week paid internship will provide you with the foundation to become a financial market specialist while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment. You will receive accelerated learning and skill development through a mix of on-the-job training, mentorship, a community of peers and advisors, and a pathway to our full-time Capital Markets Development Program upon graduation. 

 

Foreign Exchange Roles: 

U.S. Bank has been a participant in the Foreign Exchange market for several decades and over the last few years has seen exponential growth which we anticipate continuing. Our team consists of over 50 professionals in various capacities including trading, sales/advisory, product development and technology. The foreign exchange internship will provide a strong grounding in financial markets and a springboard towards career and personal development. 

 

As a Foreign Exchange Intern, you will: 

Get hands-on experience working on projects that impact the business such as analyzing and preparing financial reports and financial modelling 

Support the execution of foreign exchange transactions, including Spot, Forward, Swap and Derivatives 

Analyze market trends and support the team in providing regular market update material both internally and directly to clients  

Participate in collating presentation materials and observe client conversations surrounding currency risk management 

Develop technical and business acumen through training, mentorship, and exposure to senior executives 

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.  

 

Basic qualifications: 

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Accounting, or a related field with a target graduation of December 2026 or spring 2027 

Ability to start the internship program on June 8, 2026 

 

Preferred qualifications: 

Solid understanding of financial markets 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Excellent interpersonal skills 

Solid foundation of economics and finance theory 

Well-versed in current economic conditions and outlook including monetary policy, growth/inflation, and the current interest rate environment 

Strong in Excel and PowerPoint 

Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints 

Self-motivated with a keen desire to learn and contribute within a dynamic team environment 

Intellectual curiosity 

Attention to detail 

Well-developed analytical skills 

 

Internship benefits:   

Meaningful, hands-on work that impacts the business   

Networking opportunities with senior leadership, U.S. Bank team members, and interns   

Potential for a fulltime offer upon graduation into a development program   

 

Working model and hours:   

This role is hybrid. Interns who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at the listed U.S. Bank location(s), while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. Interns work approximately 40-hours each week during the internship.   

 

The application process   

If you are interested in applying and learning more, click on the Apply Now icon to submit your application.   

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 (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.

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: $34.52 - $46.01

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.