DCM Corporate Origination Analyst

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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.

The Debt Capital Markets Corporates team is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of bond financing solutions for corporate clients.

The team advises clients on their funding strategies, providing access to international debt capital markets through bond issuances and tailored financing solutions.

Working closely with Corporate Bankers, Syndicate, Trading, Sales, Structuring, Research and Legal teams, DCM Corporates supports clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from identifying financing opportunities and assessing market conditions to pricing and execution.

About the job:

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse corporate clients' funding needs and identify bond financing opportunities alongside Corporate Bankers.
• Support the origination, marketing, structuring and execution of corporate bond transactions.
• Prepare DCM pitchbooks, market updates, sector analyses, peer comparables and financing proposals.
• Liaise with the Syndicate desk to obtain indicative bond pricing and provide regular pricing updates to clients.
• Monitor primary and secondary bond markets, maintaining Excel databases covering pricing, recent transactions and corporate peers.
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls, preparing recaps and follow-up materials for senior team members.
• Coordinate with Syndicate, Trading and Structuring teams on transaction pricing and execution.
• Liaise with internal and external Legal teams on bond documentation, including term sheets, prospectuses and transaction agreements, supporting the execution process.
• Leverage BBVA Research insights to identify market opportunities and develop financing ideas for corporate clients.
• Maintain the corporate DCM pipeline and participate in regular commercial reviews with Corporate Bankers.
• Identify and implement AI and automation solutions to streamline pricing updates, market analysis, pitchbook preparation and other recurring DCM processes.
• Support corporate client events, workshops and other commercial initiatives.

Academic Background

• Excellent academic credentials.

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or another quantitative discipline.

Previous Experience and Knowledge

• Previous professional experience in Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Syndicate or related areas will be valued.
• Good understanding of fixed income products, corporate finance and debt capital markets.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial analysis and preparation of client presentations.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and financial modelling will be valued.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation and their application to financial analysis and process optimisation.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (C2 proficiency).
• Spanish and other European languages will be valued.

Skills

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in corporate financing and financial markets.
• Understanding of financial statements, balance sheet analysis and corporate credit fundamentals.
• Proactive mindset, willingness to learn and ability to identify opportunities for process improvement through AI and automation.

Please note that priority will be given to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

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