Key Responsibilities
â— Work with our trading, structuring and research teams globally to provide comprehensive client coverage, including trade ideas and market intelligence
â— Be responsible for the end-to-end trade execution process from taking client orders, to booking and post-trade support for clients across the desk
â— Assist the team in active client relationship management, working on strategies to deepen existing wallets as well as developing your own client base
â— Demonstrate proficiency in understanding market drivers and identifying product opportunities
â— An eagerness to learn about our different business lines and gain expertise across products
â— Production of daily written commentary for distribution to BBVAs APAC client base
â— Product coverage includes Repo/SFTs, Rates & FX
â— Some cross-coverage of Credit-focused accounts would also be beneficial
Qualification & Experience
â— University Graduate, major in a numerical or engineering subject preferred
â— 7-10yrs experience in Macro or FX Sales covering institutional clients. More experienced applicants will be considered for an ED level role
â— Familiarity with the flow of Fixed Income/FX markets
â— Portable relationships in a particular client segment (FI, NBFI, HFs, RM, CBs etc), and in particular geographies (SG, HK, Korea, China, Taiwan, etc)
â— HKMA Type 1 license holder
â— TMA Member (ATMP, CTMP, or CSTMP)
Knowledge & Skills
â— Experience using key markets platforms: Bloomberg, Reuters FXT/Eikon, FXall, etc
â— A high degree of competence with Microsoft Office and/or Google Enterprise software
â— Capable of navigating large data sets & distilling insights
â— An understanding of derivatives & securities financing documentation, experience in the life cycle of a negotiation welcomed
â— Fluency in written and spoken English, and/or Cantonese and Mandarin
â— Proficiency in additional languages (e.g. Korean, Japanese) would be considered a plus
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
â— Ability to work efficiently under self direction with minimal supervision
â— Demonstrable commercial awareness when engaging with clients
â— Responsible and dedicated to the job, committed to compliance with internal procedures
â— Strong interpersonal and communication skills
â— Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, in a multi-functional role with close collaboration with teams in Madrid, London, New York and Latin America