Global Trade Business Execution Senior Analyst

BBVA•New York, NY

3d•$105,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Trade Business Execution Associate is an integral member of BBVA’s Global Trade Finance New York team and serves as the primary liaison between the Front and Back offices. The team handles execution and post-sale service for Trade products, with a focus on Stand-By Letters of Credit (SBLCs) and Documentary Credits (DCs), supporting a seamless client experience from Sales through Execution. The role reviews transaction and facility documentation, checks agreements against credit and other approvals, reviews SBLC and DC language, and performs a second check of Front Office documentation before it is sent to the Back Office. It also coordinates with customers to obtain complete final documentation within agreed internal deadlines. Additional responsibilities include checking transaction profitability against approved hurdles and minimums, submitting transactions for risk approval, coordinating with departments such as Compliance, Audit, and Operations, and monitoring ongoing deals with the Front Office.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Global Trade Finance.
Proficiency in reviewing SBLC language and preparing SBLC drafts.
General understanding of ISP and UCP rules.
Working knowledge of credit approval and documentation processes for Global Trade Finance products.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Time-management skills and flexibility to work across multiple functions.
Proactive, self-starting approach and ability to perform tasks accurately and promptly.
Strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation, fee calculation, and reporting.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong computer literacy, including document preparation, digital communication tools, and efficient management and processing of information using digital tools.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Employment eligibility to work in the United States; BBVA will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Review documentation for new facilities and transactions against applicable checklists.
Review agreements for compliance with credit and other approvals.
Review the language of SBLCs and DCs.
Review and second-check documentation from the Front Office before submission to the Back Office, using established checklists.
Contact customers promptly to obtain complete final documentation within agreed internal deadlines.
Ensure transactions under existing facilities meet profitability hurdles and minimums established by the Front Office.
Submit transactions through workflow for risk approvals.
Liaise with other departments, including Compliance, Audit, and Operations, on transaction-related questions.
Monitor ongoing deals and reconcile them with the Front Office.