Vice President - Global Markets eCommerce Fixed Income
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Job Summary:

The BBVA Global Markets eCommerce team is seeking a candidate with extensive ION Trading experience (or similar pricing engine) and an expertise in Interest Rate Derivatives products. The individual will be partnering with and supporting trading, sales and clients directly on all aspects of electronic trading. This includes but is not limited to client support, technical support, automated pricing definition, project management, change management, BAU administration, input into strategy definition, as well as a range of other activities supporting the Global Markets business as a whole. The individual must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be comfortable on a trade floor in order to successfully deliver in a high stress environment. The candidate will also supervise the work of junior staff.

Requirements

• Expert using and supporting ION trading or similar pricing engine.
• In-depth Fixed Income platform experience (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc...)
• Deep understanding of FI products (Swaps, Treasuries, Bonds, etc.) with a strong Interest Rate Derivative expertise.
• Proficiency in trading life cycle from front to back and straight through processing (STP)
• Understand and prioritize the business strategy into specific programs of work and manage the implementation thereof
• Ensure stability across the bank's eCommerce environment, liaising with IT resources to correct any faults, issues or questions.
• Develop relationships Sales and Trading desk and act as a partner to growing and sustaining the line of business.

Qualifications/Education Required:

Bachelors degree from accredited university

Desirable:

Computer Science, Engineering. Finance or related.

Experience Required:

5-10 years' experience working in FI eTrading environment

Knowledge of eTrading workflows (RFQ/RFSQ, ESP API connectivity to Venues etc. for the above products.

Functional experience of D2D/D2C markets (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess)

Previous in-depth of fixed income pricing engines preferably knowledge of ION

Experience gathering user requirements, defining scope, managing expectations and UAT setup & testing to Production deployment and support.

Desirable:

Experience supporting Interest Rate Derivative Trading desks

Competencies Required:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in particular ability to communicate with trading and sales teams on a trade floor.

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize issues, requests and projects from trading, sales and clients simultaneously

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

Good FI knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of programming concepts

Previous experience with FI eCommerce systems

Desirable:

Spanish

FI & Equities knowledge

Java, C, Python, SQL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $160,000 to $190,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions