FX and IR Flow EM Derivatives Trading Executive Director
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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.
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Role Overview
As Executive Director within the Global Markets division (CIB), based in New York and reporting to the Global Head of FX Trading, you will lead and manage the pricing, risk management, and strategic development of FX and IR flow long-term derivatives. You will be a key contributor to trading profitability, client service excellence, and global coordination efforts, ensuring rigorous adherence to risk and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead counterparty execution and pricing strategies for FX & IR derivatives, expanding client flows and market share.
- Oversee dynamic risk management aligned with BBVA's global risk appetite.
- Coordinate across global trading desks to optimize book management.
- Supervise trade registration and ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
- Monitor and explain P&L results, maintaining robust governance and control.
- Develop and mentor junior traders, and represent the desk in governance forums.
BBVA Competency Framework
- Strategic Leadership
- Risk Culture and Control Orientation
- Collaboration Across Borders
- Sustainability and Responsible Banking
- Innovation and Digital Mindset
Reporting Line
Reports to: Global Head of FX Trading
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 $200,000 to $300,000. 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
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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.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).
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