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BBVA Global SFT desk is part of BBVA Global Markets.
The SFT team has traders in; Madrid, London, New York, and Hong Kong.
About the job:
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the existing trading team in both firm financing and client matchbook trading
* Monitor market conditions and funding rates for opportunities to enhance profitability.
* Market making trades to clients while ensuring adequate inventory coverage and counterparty exposure control.
* Optimize the usage of internal balancesheet and ensure alignment with regulatory capital constraints (e.g., LCR, NSFR, RWA).
* Operate in a multi-stakeholder environment, coordinating closely with collateral management, liquidity management, finance and risk teams
* Develop and maintain relationships with key counterparties (banks, hedge funds, asset managers, CCPs).
* Ensure compliance with all internal risk, credit, and regulatory policies.
* Contribute to strategic discussions regarding repo desk expansion, product innovation, and technology improvements.
What are we looking for?
Required Qualifications:
* Common sense and strong commercial acumen.
* Commitment to learn and grow.
* Strong work ethic.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
* 1-3+ years of experience working on or supporting a trading desk, fixed income, or short-term funding markets.
* A proficient understanding of capital market, specifically Rates.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
* Basic understanding of the Basel 3 regulatory framework.
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
Skills:
* Programming/scripting ability (e.g., Python, VBA) for data analysis and/or automation.
Languages:
* Fluent English (written and spoken).
* Spanish would be a plus.
Skills:
Business, Capital Markets, Finance, Fixed Income Investments, Risk Management