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Structured Trade Finance Solutions is a strategic and fast-growing business within BBVA's Global Transaction Banking (GTB) division. The team is responsible for originating and delivering structured trade finance solutions to corporate clients globally, supporting their import/export financing needs. Working in a dynamic, cross-border environment, the team develops innovative financial products that enhance client relationships and contribute to BBVA's leadership in international trade finance.

About the job:

This is a front-office position with a strong technical component, combining client interaction and product structuring responsibilities. As a Structured Trade Finance Executive director you will originate, structure, and execute structured trade finance transactions to support the international operations of BBVA's corporate clients.

You will work in close collaboration with internal teams globally to deliver customized financial solutions across geographies and industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and structure structured trade finance transactions, such as prepayments, inventory finance, borrowing base facilities, collateral financings, and contract monetizations.

• Offer BBVA clients a wide range of trade finance products and tailor-made financing solutions.

• Perform in-depth feasibility and risk analysis of each transaction, identifying key issues and proposing solutions to enable successful deal execution.

• Actively engage with GTB Distribution to facilitate the syndication and distribution of structured trade finance transactions.

• Collaborate with the global Structured Trade Finance Solutions team and other internal stakeholders (including legal, risk, and commercial teams).

• Contribute to the development of innovative trade finance solutions that support BBVA's growth strategy in global transaction banking.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual with a collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a high technical capacity for structuring financial solutions. This role requires a proactive attitude and an international perspective.

Requirements

• More than 10 years of professional experience, ideally in trade finance, corporate banking, structured finance, or similar fields.

• Solid knowledge of structured trade finance instruments (e.g. prepayments, inventory solutions, collateral financings borrowing bases, contract monetization).

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.

• Advanced English proficiency (minimum C1), as most of the work is conducted in English.

• Availability to travel internationally up to one full week per month.

Key Skills

• High analytical and technical structuring capabilities.

• Strong commercial drive with the ability to design and explain complex financial solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and interact effectively across teams and geographies.

• Strong team spirit, collaborative attitude, and commitment to results.

• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail in execution.

Skills:

Customer Targeting, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, International Banking Services, Proactive Thinking, Trade Finance Products