BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
Our rates desk is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Inflation & Rates Trader to help lead the charge. This isn't just about execution; it’s about active risk-taking and uncovering relative-value opportunities across EUR, UK, and US markets.
About the job:
We operate at the intersection of deep market intuition and rigorous data. You will have the autonomy to manage significant risk, deploy sophisticated trade constructions, and leverage your quantitative expertise to evolve our pricing and risk management frameworks. If you are a high-performer who thrives in a fast-paced front-office environment, we want to hear from you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
Strong academic background in quantitative finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, or economics.
5/7 years of experience in trading rates and inflation products at a bank, HF or AM
Proven ability to run risk and P&L within defined limits.
Experience with cross-asset trading (energy, FX, macro rates environment).
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Strong quantitative and analytical skills applied to discretionary trading decisions.
Programming skills in Python, VBA, or similar for pricing, analytics, and scenario and algorithms tools.
Spanish will be a nice-to-have.
SOFT SKILLS
Attention to detail.
Analytical skills.
Resilience.
Good communication skills.
Market-making skills.
Skills:
External Clients, Hedging, Hedging Strategies, Identifying Customer Needs, Income Statements, Internal Market, Market Making, Trading DesksTop Skills
What We Do
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking.
Every one of our 112,465 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 85 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 165 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.
If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.
