Senior FRM Trader: Collateral, IM & Capital Optimization

BBVA RED EXTERIOR DE OFICINAS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA USA is seeking a Senior Trader for the Global Markets Financial Resources Management (FRM) desk in New York. The role focuses on collateral management and optimization, Initial Margin, and balance-sheet/ capital optimization across trading activities.

The candidate should have a quantitative background, be capable of independent decision-making, and have experience in collateral markets, FRM, and related regulatory frameworks. A discretionary bonus is standard alongside base salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Math, Engineering, Physics or related).
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience developing tools or data-driven optimization solutions.
• Programming skills and experience with complex financial datasets valued.

Responsibilities

• Collateral Management & Optimization: manage daily collateral inventory and optimization framework.
• Initial Margin Optimization: develop IM optimization solutions for cleared derivatives.
• Capital, Liquidity & B/S: apply capital, liquidity and balance-sheet methodologies to pricing, funding, hedging and trading decisions.
• Methodology & Implementation: develop and enhance financial-resource optimization methodologies across Global Markets.

Education

Mathematics/Engineering/Physics degree

Tools

Murex

Calypso

STAR

Job description

BBVA USA is seeking a Senior Trader for the Global Markets Financial Resources Management (FRM) desk in New York. The role focuses on collateral management and optimization, Initial Margin, and balance-sheet/ capital optimization across trading activities.

The candidate should have a quantitative background, be capable of independent decision-making, and have experience in collateral markets, FRM, and related regulatory frameworks. A discretionary bonus is standard alongside base salary.