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The Equity Derivatives Trading Desk at BBVA acts as a liquidity provider for institutional and corporate clients across global equity markets, offering competitive pricing and tailored risk management solutions.

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experiencedEquity Derivatives Flow Traderto join our desk as a key liquidity provider. In this role, you will manage risk and drive profitability across a diverse portfolio of equity derivatives, focusing primarily on vanilla options and light exotics. You will play a pivotal role in pricing client flows, dynamically hedging complex risk exposures, and leveraging technology to optimize our trading capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively provide liquidity and manage risk for a portfolio of vanilla and light exotic equity derivatives.

• Provide competitive and timely pricing to institutional and corporate clients, working closely with the Sales team to capture market share and drive franchise revenue.

• Advancedknowledgein Python to develop, optimize, and automateinternaltools.

• Monitor global equity markets to identify trading opportunities, optimize inventory, and generate actionable market color for internal teams and clients.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio risk and profitability reporting.

• Ensure strict adherence to risk limits, internal trading policies, and regulatory standards.

What Are We Looking For?

Qualifications:

• Experience:3+ years of front-office experience in Equity Derivatives Trading.

• Technical Knowledge:Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and Greek risk management across equity markets.

• Programming:AdvancedknowledgeinVBA,Python applied to quantitative model development, financial data analysis, and task automation.

• Education:Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or similar).

• Core Skills:Exceptional analytical capabilities, keen attention to detail, and the ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions in a high-pressure environment.

• Culture:Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

• Languages:Professional fluency in English is required; Spanish is a strong plus.

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