Global Markets Structuring

BBVA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in London seeks a skilled Structuring professional to develop structured product investment ideas, price derivatives, and support Sales across Europe. You will collaborate with Sales, Trading, Risk, Legal and Strategy to drive new product development while ensuring regulatory compliance. English fluency required; Spanish is a plus.

The role requires 3–5 years in structuring or related finance roles, with strong analytical skills and client focus, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Academic background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar.
• Experience in structuring or related roles in banking or financial institutions (3–5 years).
• Knowledge of equity, fixed income, credit and FX derivatives (valuation, risks & XVAs).
• Excellent understanding of institutional client needs and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured product investment ideas for private banks, asset managers, and distributors in Europe.
• Price derivatives, prepare marketing materials, and support Sales during client meetings and calls.
• Help expand into new markets, segments and improve current business lines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, Risk, Legal, and Strategy teams on new product development.
• Coordinate with the rest of the Sales and other Structuring teams.
• Act as a link between Sales and Trading to align strategy and respond to client needs.
• Lead and support internal projects involving multiple teams (Ops, Legal, Risk, etc.).
• Ensure regulatory and internal compliance in all activities.
• Maintain and update the structured products catalogue.
• Support pricing requests and final product valuation in coordination with Trading.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

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.

The Structuring team generates cross assets structured products and actionable ideas for BBVA's institutional clients, which include Private Banks and other distributors across Europe.

About the job:

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working in a team and fast-paced environment

• Has strong analytical and communication skills

• Pays close attention to detail

• Can build strong relationships across teams and departments

• Is eager to learn and adapt continuously

Key responsibilities:

• Develop structured product investment ideas for private banks, asset managers, and distributors in Europe

• Price derivatives, prepare marketing materials, and support Sales during client meetings and calls

• Help expand into new markets, segments and improve current business lines

• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, Risk, Legal, and Strategy teams on new product development

• Coordinate with the rest of the Sales and other Structuring teams

• Act as a link between Sales and Trading to align strategy and respond to client needs

• Lead and support internal projects involving multiple teams (Ops, Legal, Risk, etc.)

• Ensure regulatory and internal compliance in all activities

• Maintain and update the structured products catalogue

• Support pricing requests and final product valuation in coordination with Trading.

Qualifications:

• Academic background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar.

• A master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, Financial Markets or related fields is a plus.

• At least 3-5 years' experience with a bank, private bank or other financial institution in Structuring or related roles.

• Fluency in written and spoken English. Spanish is a plus and other languages could be valuable.

• Experience in equity, fixed income credit and FX derivatives (valuation, risks & XVAs).

• Strong understanding of institutional client needs and market dynamics across various asset classes and geographies.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial structures and risks.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills:

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking