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About the job:

Role Overview

BBVA is seeking a highly analytical and driven LatAm Markets Trader to join our LatAm Hub. You will be a key member of the team responsible for managing and expanding our footprint in Chile and the broader Latin American local currency rates market. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of Chilean FX, rates derivatives, and bonds, combined with the technical proficiency to improve our modeling and execution infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Market Analysis & Strategy

• Monitor & Evaluate: Track Chilean market activities across FX, rates derivatives, and bonds. Assess new developments and provide reporting on their potential impact on business positions.
• Execute: Develop and execute trading strategies for Chilean rates derivatives, USD/CLP FX, and local bonds, ensuring all trades align with desk strategy and risk limits.
• Pricing & Hedging: Provide accurate pricing for Interest Rate Derivatives and manage hedging activities related to foreign currency loan portfolios for our clients.

Relationship & Project Management

• Network Building: Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external counterparts within the Chilean asset space.
• Strategic Projects: Act as a core member of the team driving Chile and Latam Local Currency Rates projects across the BBVA Latam Hub.

Technology & Innovation

• Systems Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of desk technology by improving modeling processes, analytical tools, and database management.
• Risk Oversight: Maintain rigorous monitoring of positions and market-making activities while ensuring strict adherence to all internal policies and regulatory procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Engineering), Economics, or Finance.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in multi-asset pricing and market risk management.
• Market Expertise: Proven track record in Chilean local markets and a deep understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks.

Technical Skills

• Trading Tools: Proficiency in financial software, specifically Bloomberg and Tradeweb.
• Programming: Strong working knowledge of SQL and scripting languages (Python, Bash) is a requirement for this role.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex market movements into actionable insights.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process automation.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment.

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 $230,000. 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 position

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 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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EEO Statement

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