JUNIOR GLOBAL MARKETS COO - UK | London, UK

BBVA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in London is seeking a professional to support the GM and Credit strategy. Responsibilities include strategy and budget execution, monitoring business results, and collaborative improvements. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in global markets or banking, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with analytical tools. English fluency is essential; Spanish is a plus. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industry experience in global markets or banking.
• Basic understanding of trade and client lifecycles.
• Fluency in English; Spanish skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing the GM & Credit strategy.
• Monitoring unit activity and results.
• Collaborating for operational excellence and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical analysis

Collaboration

Project management

Change management

Computer coding

Interpersonal effectiveness

Design

Global markets

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history operating in over 25 countries, serving more than 80 million customers. We are a team of over 121,000 professionals with diverse backgrounds including finance, law, data science, development, engineering, and design.

About the job:

Supporting the Global Credit and UK GM COO based in London, responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and executing the GM & Credit strategy, budgets, and business plans.
• Monitoring unit activity, results, and positioning, ensuring adequate resources to meet business goals.
• Collaborating with control and support functions to achieve operational excellence, including process improvements.

The candidate should possess:

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably in global markets or banking within international investment banks or similar financial institutions.
• Basic understanding of trade, client lifecycles, and front-to-back flows.
• Proficiency with email, Excel/Google Sheets, analytical and presentation tools, data visualization, and productivity software. Familiarity with Google Workspace and automation or coding skills is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Spanish skills are an advantage.

Soft skills:

• Execution-oriented with a strong client focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proactive and collaborative.
• Skilled at navigating complex organizational structures at all levels.
• Culturally adaptable and globally minded.
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive.
• Highly analytical with problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.

Skills: Analytical analysis, automation, change management, collaboration, computer coding, design, global markets, interpersonal effectiveness, process improvements, project management.

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