Asia Credit Derivatives Platform Lead

BBVA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in Hong Kong is seeking a senior leader to establish and grow its Credit Derivatives trading business in Asia. You will define roadmaps, build a scalable trading platform, and coordinate with technology, operations and risk teams to deliver end-to-end capabilities across the region.

The role requires 10–15 years in structured credit, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to engage institutional clients and market participants across Asia.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in structured credit.
• University graduate in numerical or engineering field preferred.
• Experience leading establishment and development of trading desks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of the Credit Derivatives trading business in Asia, aligned with global strategy.
• Define and execute a roadmap to build a fully operational and scalable trading platform in the region.
• Drive pricing tools, booking systems, market data, risk monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Coordinate with Technology, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders for end-to-end trading capabilities.
• Establish trading limits, risk management frameworks and governance processes with Risk and Compliance.
• Build relationships with institutional clients, interbank counterparties and market participants across Asia.
• Coordinate with Quants, Structuring and global trading teams to implement pricing models and new product capabilities.
• Prepare the platform for onboarding of a local Trader Associate within ~12 months.

Skills

Structured credit

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Client relationships

Education

University graduate (numerical or engineering)

Job description

BBVA in Hong Kong is seeking a senior leader to establish and grow its Credit Derivatives trading business in Asia. You will define roadmaps, build a scalable trading platform, and coordinate with technology, operations and risk teams to deliver end-to-end capabilities across the region.

The role requires 10–15 years in structured credit, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to engage institutional clients and market participants across Asia.