Senior Global Markets Risk Programs Lead

BBVA RED EXTERIOR DE OFICINAS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in London seeks a senior risk professional to lead the design, execution and implementation of risk-related projects within Global Markets.

The role requires 8+ years in the financial sector, familiarity with valuation, market and counterparty risk, AVAs/XVAs, and hands-on programming in Python and Murex; FRM/CFA is valued, Agile experience is preferred.

Strong English communication, stakeholder coordination, and ability to drive robust risk tools are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or FRM/CFA certifications valued.
• 8+ years in financial or banking sector.
• Knowledge of FRTB regulation.
• Experience with Python and corporate risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary risk contact across project lifecycle.
• Define project scope and governance structure to ensure success.
• Assess impacts across valuation, market, counterparty risk, AVAs, XVAs.
• Coordinate staffing with managers for project delivery.
• Develop and maintain the project plan and critical path.
• Participate in monitoring and escalation committees.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Capital market knowledge

English proficiency

Stakeholder interaction

Education

Master’s degree / FRM / CFA

Tools

Python

Murex

Agile

Job description

BBVA in London seeks a senior risk professional to lead the design, execution and implementation of risk-related projects within Global Markets.

The role requires 8+ years in the financial sector, familiarity with valuation, market and counterparty risk, AVAs/XVAs, and hands-on programming in Python and Murex; FRM/CFA is valued, Agile experience is preferred.

Strong English communication, stakeholder coordination, and ability to drive robust risk tools are essential for success.