IG Credit Trader – Market Insights & Execution

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in New York is seeking an experienced Secondary Investment Grade Credit Trader to join Corporate Credit Trading. Focus on Industrial or Financial sectors, managing risk and providing liquidity to institutional clients.

2–6 years’ IG credit trading experience with collaboration across sales, research, and banking is expected. The role emphasizes disciplined risk management, quantitative analysis, and strong client service in a collaborative trading environment.

Qualifications

• Experience on an investment grade credit trading desk at a leading institution.
• Knowledge of corporate bond markets, market structure and fixed income products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Make competitive two-way markets in investment grade bonds across sectors.
• Manage inventory and risk within firm policies and risk framework.
• Develop relative value trading strategies and support clients with market color.
• Collaborate with sales, research, syndicate and banking teams for executions.

Skills

Investment Grade Credit Trading

Market Making

Risk Management

Analytical skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

MarketAxess

TruMid

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

BBVA in New York is seeking an experienced Secondary Investment Grade Credit Trader to join Corporate Credit Trading. Focus on Industrial or Financial sectors, managing risk and providing liquidity to institutional clients.

2–6 years’ IG credit trading experience with collaboration across sales, research, and banking is expected. The role emphasizes disciplined risk management, quantitative analysis, and strong client service in a collaborative trading environment.