Structured Products Trade Support Associate Lead

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA in New York seeks an experienced middle-office professional to support Structured Notes and Global Markets operations, including trade capture, reconciliations, and client service. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls, and timely reporting.

Base salary ranges from $125,000 to $144,000 with discretionary bonus; employment is full-time in our New York office, requiring Series 7 and NFA Long Track proficiency and the ability to work in a matrix, cross-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an investment banking middle office.
• Series 7 and NFA Long Track Proficiency required.
• Knowledge of US/APAC equity derivatives and controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate trade capture and client confirmations.
• Reconcile breaks between front-end systems and back-end data; resolve discrepancies with trading desk, clients, brokers, and settlement.
• Perform trade reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies.
• Conduct regulatory reporting as necessary.
• Collaborate with front office and IT to enhance system functioning; report performance and issues to management.

Skills

Equity derivatives

Interpersonal skills

Risk mindset

Tools

Series 7

NFA Long Track

Job description

Provide operational support to the Structured Notes business and other Global Markets areas, including trade capture, desk support, client service, P&L reporting, cash management and break reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate trade capture and confirmations are sent to clients of various flows
• Reconcile breaks between front end systems and backend data. Resolve any trade discrepancies with various parties (trading desk, client, broker, settlement…)
• Perform trade reconciliations and follow-up on any discrepancies
• Perform regulatory reporting where necessary
• Work with front office and IT to enhance system functioning
• Report on performance and potential issues to direct management, and more generally support management as and when required

Job Specifications

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an investment banking middle office

Knowledge & Skills

• Product knowledge in US/APAC equity derivatives
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong risk and control mind-set

Language

• Spanish a plus

Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer-oriented
• Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment
• Well-organized and meticulous in details
• Ability to work under pressure
• A team player
• High integrity

Requirements

• Series 7
• Complete NFA Long Track Proficiency Exam

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $125,000 to $144,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions