At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive product development for innovative equity volatility strategies in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join BBVA, a global leader with over 160 years of history and diverse teams.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced world of finance and investment solutions.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in Global Markets or Asset Management; strong programming skills in Python and VBA.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
QIS is a fast growing business, as part of the Investment Solutions, sits within Global Markets unit, focusing on the design, manufacturing and distribution of rule based, multi-asset strategies, built as investible indices. BBVA QIS offers clients a wide range of investment alternatives leveraging on BBVA’s powerful data-driven skills and expertise.
About the job:
- Support the QIS Head of Product Development in the Development and Evolution of QIS Platform.
- Drives the development of the QIS strategies with an equity volatility focus across listed and OTC instruments that meet the required quality and suitability for the different client’s needs.
- Ideation of strategies and Implementation of the QIS Structuring Model (in python).
- Creation of the rulebook of the strategy.
- Working closely with trading on effective hedging of the strategies.
- Liaising with the relevant BBVA departments and external providers about the above duties.
- Support of the sales and marketing function as a QIS specialist in the specific asset class.
- Post sale effort to providing regular service to the BBVA QIS clients.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: finance, mathematics, physics or engineering.
- Preferably master in quantitative finance or in any other quantitative field.
- More than 8 years of experience either in Global Markets, or an Asset Management company with a practical knowledge in the Index implementation or hedging of Systematic Volatility Strategies.
- A good understanding of the investment process, investment management industry, portfolio theory, and financial markets.
- Good knowledge of the fundamental factors driving assets returns.
- Good practical knowledge of futures, rates swaps, swaption and credit derivatives.
- Experience with the following programming languages: VBA, Python.
- Knowledge of analytical platforms such as Bloomberg.
- English proficiency is mandatory; Spanish language skill is a plus.
Soft skills:
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal and presenting.
- Focus on delivery.
- Attention to detail.
Skills: Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Customer Orientation, Proactive Thinking.
QIS Equity Volatility VP in London employer: Bbva Sa
BBVA is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in a hybrid environment at our iconic Canary Wharf location. With a commitment to professional growth, we provide extensive training and development resources, ensuring that our team members can advance their careers while contributing to innovative solutions in the insurance sector. Join us to be part of a global network of over 121,000 professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the financial industry.
