Role Overview
The Corporate Derivatives Sales Analyst will support the Rates Sales team in delivering risk management and hedging solutions to U.S. corporate clients. Based in New York, the role involves close collaboration with senior sales professionals and trading desks, providing analytical, marketing, and execution support in a fast-paced trading floor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior sales professionals in covering corporate clients, including preparation of pitch materials, trade ideas, and client presentations
- Provide trading and execution support, including coordination on pricing, risk, and trade processing
- Assist with client onboarding, regulatory setup, and derivatives documentation in coordination with internal partners
- Deliver timely market insights, product ideas, and transaction support to a U.S. corporate client base
- Develop and present analytical insights to address clients’ balance sheet, liquidity, and interest rate risk management needs
- Contribute to achieving team sales objectives and qualitative performance targets
- Interact independently with clients, discussing appropriate products and solutions to deliver value-added service
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven trading floor environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Collaborate efficiently with internal stakeholders across trading, risk, operations, legal, and global offices, including overseas teams
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred majors include Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM fields
- One year of relevant experience preferred (sales, trading, risk management, banking, or related fields)
- Strong interest in global financial markets, with a focus on interest rates and derivatives
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret market data and translate it into actionable client solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-pressure environment
- Highly adaptable, flexible, and resilient with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Solid understanding of basic finance and/or economics concepts
- Demonstrated high standards of ethics and integrity
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred (or willingness to obtain)
With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000. 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
