Vice President – GTB Distribution & Portfolio Solutions (BEX / Middle Office)

BBVA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA is seeking a skilled professional for its BEX team in London, responsible for executing and managing trade finance transactions. The role demands a minimum of 7 years' experience, strong proficiency in transaction execution and stakeholder management, along with a degree in Finance. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure seamless delivery and compliance in trade finance operations. The position requires a detail-oriented approach and effective communication skills, with fluency in English necessary and Spanish a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade finance or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of trade finance products and execution.
• Proven experience in documentation and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of trade finance distribution transactions.
• Manage lifecycle from documentation to settlement.
• Act as key contact for clients on operational matters.

Skills

Transaction execution

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Degree in Finance, Banking, or a related field

Professional certifications such as CITF, CDCS

Tools

DocuSign

Google Suite

Job description

Join BBVA’s BEX team to support Global Transaction Banking (GTB) Distribution & Portfolio Solutions team, a globally active platform focused on optimising capital and credit usage through the distribution and risk mitigation of trade finance assets.

The team operates across banks, insurers, multilaterals, and institutional investors to distribute trade finance portfolios across primary and secondary markets.

This role sits within the Business Execution (BEX) / Middle Office function, which plays a critical role in supporting the Distribution team by ensuring efficient execution, control, and lifecycle management of transactions post‑origination.

About the job

This is a high‑impact BEX / Middle Office role supporting the Distribution team in the execution of originate‑to‑distribute (OTD) trade finance transactions.

Reporting directly to the Head of Business Execution (BEX), you will be responsible for post‑origination execution, documentation, and ongoing management of transactions, acting as the key link between front office distribution/origination, clients, and operational teams.

This role is not focused on deal origination, but on owning and delivering best‑in‑class execution, governance, and control across the transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Lifecycle Management (Core BEX Function)

• Lead the end‑to‑end post‑origination execution of trade finance distribution transactions across primary and secondary markets.
• Manage the lifecycle from documentation through to settlement, amendments, and maturity.
• Ensure transactions are executed efficiently, accurately, and in line with internal controls.

Support to Distribution Team

• Act as a trusted execution partner to the Distribution / Front Office team, ensuring seamless delivery of deals.
• Provide execution support on complex structures across syndications, participations, insurance, and receivables‑based transactions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients on post‑trade operational and documentation matters.
• Coordinate closely with banks, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations).

Documentation & Structuring Support

• Prepare, review, and manage key legal documentation including MRPAs, O&A, insurance policies, trade loan agreements, and syndication documents.
• Support structuring discussions from an execution and feasibility perspective.
• Partner with offshore/HUB teams for booking, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring adherence to internal policies and controls.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met across all transactions.

Governance & Approvals

• Coordinate approvals across Risk, Legal, Compliance, Asset Allocation, IFI, and Country teams.
• Support KYC processes, documentation validation, and audit readiness.
• Monitor transaction portfolios, including maturities, amendments, and performance.
• Prepare MIS reporting on deals, exposures, and pipeline.
• Drive enhancements in processes, controls, and execution efficiency within the BEX function.

Experience & Product Knowledge

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade finance, working capital, distribution support, or middle office execution roles.
• Strong understanding of secondary market trade finance products, including syndications, risk participations, receivables finance, forfaiting, discounting, and SCF.
• Proven experience in transaction execution, documentation, and lifecycle management

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Google Suite including advanced functions or AI is preferable.
• Solid understanding of trade finance systems and operational processes.
• Familiarity with tools such as DocuSign, Komgo, and MS Office / Google Suite

Skills & Attributes

• Strong execution focus with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Languages

• Degree in Finance, Banking, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CITF, CDCS, or equivalent trade finance qualifications are highly valued.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish is a strong advantage.

The Impact You Will Make

• Act as a key enabler of the Distribution team’s success through best‑in‑class execution and control.
• Ensure efficient and risk‑controlled delivery of complex trade finance transactions.
• Enhance operational processes and governance within the BEX function.
• Support the optimisation of capital and risk across BBVA’s trade finance portfolio.

Please note that priority will be given to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.