Global Private Credit – Structurer (VP/ED)

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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 role:

• Structure tailor-made solutions for institutional clients in the UK & Europe mainly focused on secured financing and derivative transactions (e.g. rated and unrated secured asset-based loans, synthetic risk transfer, private securitizations, TRS, repurchase agreements).
• Align strategically with Trading, Origination and Distribution desks in order to reinforce BBVA Global Markets (GM) product trading and structured product development capabilities.
• Analyze potential transactions, work with internal and external counsel to structure deals and negotiate documentation.
• Interact with the Risk unit for negotiating the operations and/ or credit lines approval. Support his/ her team in the dialogue with Risk, as needed.
• Take part in specific working groups and projects related to the business (new IT tools and platforms, strategic and commercial plans, regulatory changes, etc.)
• Comply with both internal and external operational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the in-line manager in introducing the unit activity (commercial procedures, systems, market position, etc.) both to internal and external clients.
• Generate recurring income and focus on boosting revenues through GM product’s origination with the client portfolio under his/ her responsibility.
• Report to in-line manager on a periodic and ad-hoc basis about main performance indicators.

We are looking for a mid- / senior profile (8 years experience as a minimum with a focus on the UK/European institutional market with expertise working with institutional investor clients such as private credit funds, hedge fund, private equity firms, asset managers, and alternative asset managers).

Although the candidate will be helped by different sales and trading colleagues, he should have a proactive approach, strong analytical and communication skills.

Academic background and Technical knowledge

• Academic background in a related field (Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering) would be ideal.
• Desirable higher degree such as a Master's in Finance.
• Additional certificates like CFA or EFPA will be also valued.
• A background in Global Markets, with previous experience in Fixed Income, Derivatives, Structured Finance (including SPVs), Securities Financing Transactions (Repos, Reverse Repos, TRS,e tc)
• Prior experience with information systems and programs: Bloomberg, Markit, Murex, Excel etc. is a plus

Languages:

• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Spanish will be welcome but not required.