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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.

About the job:

Overview

The BSI Operations Associate functions as a hybrid resource straddling both middle-office and back-office operations. The role is dynamic and requires flexibility, collaboration, and cross-functional execution to support daily operational processes tied to trade settlement and broader securities operations.

Responsibilities

1. Settlement & Funding Operations

• Monitor and manage funding needs for settlements, particularly through:
• DTC (Depository Trust Company)
• Clearstream
• Other ad-hoc channels as required
• Ensure settlement funding readiness across multiple platforms and instruments.

2. Oversight & Issue Resolution

• Provide oversight of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) team: act as liaison and quality controller.
• Troubleshoot settlement issues (e.g., fails, incorrect allocations, mismatches).
• Chase missing coupon or interest payments and follow up on delayed settlements or unresolved trade issues.

3. Trade Lifecycle & Middle Office Support

• Support trade allocations and confirmations.
• Work closely with front-office and middle-office teams, ensuring timely trade capture and processing.
• Assist in customer trade allocations, trade amendments, and exception handling.

4. General Team Support

• Be a flexible contributor, adapting to team needs and shifting timelines.
• Provide support where needed, even outside of your day-to-day scope.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years in a financial services operations role, ideally with exposure to both middle- and back-office environments.
• Direct experience with IMPACT (trade settlement system) and Bloomberg is advantageous.
• Experience liaising with Front-Office staff is highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, from order capture through to post-settlement.
• Proficiency in process analysis, ability to identify inefficiencies and streamline operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interfacing across teams and with vendors.
• Ability to work independently or within a small, fast-moving team, especially under tight deadlines.

Licensing & Certification

• Series 99 or Series 7 license is a plus

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 Houston Office, the expected base salary ranges from $80,000 to $95,000. 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

Legal requirements

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 b