Executive Director – US Macro Strategist, Fixed Income

BBVA

. Develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the US macro outlook .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US macro research and fixed income strategy, with a strong ability to analyze market dynamics and develop actionable investment recommendations. Proficient in financial modeling and quantitative analysis, with a focus on fixed income products and macroeconomic trends.

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US Macro ResearchFixed Income StrategyFinancial ModelingQuantitative AnalysisBloomberg Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fixed Income ValuationYield Curve AnalysisMarket Liquidity AnalysisScenario AnalysisRisk/Reward FrameworksDirectional StrategiesRelative-Value StrategiesCurve StrategiesMacro AnalysisInvestment Recommendations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

BloombergPythonR

Certifications & Qualifications

SIESeries 7Series 63

Industry Keywords

US Rates MarketsFiscal PolicyTreasury IssuanceGlobal Capital FlowsCross-Asset ResearchInstitutional ClientsCorporate Clients

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the US macro outlook
Analyze Fed policy and market expectations and assess implications for rates, yield curves, and fixed income valuations
Evaluate the impact of US fiscal policy, Treasury issuance, refunding, government financing requirements, and global capital flows on US rates markets
Identify structural trends and potential market dislocations
Formulate actionable investment and trading ideas
Develop directional, relative-value, and curve strategies
Analyze term premiums, market liquidity, positioning, and supply-demand dynamics
Develop scenario analyses and risk/reward frameworks
Contribute to cross-asset research initiatives connecting US rates developments with FX, credit, equities, and global macro markets
Act as a senior macro and fixed income strategy expert for institutional and major corporate clients
Help shape the firm's broader macroeconomic and market outlook
Partner with Fixed Income Sales and Trading to identify client opportunities and deliver commercially relevant research

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15+ years of relevant experience in US macro research, sell-side fixed income strategy, rates trading, or a closely related role within an investment bank, asset manager, hedge fund, or financial institution
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of fixed income products
Proven ability to develop differentiated market views and translate macro analysis into actionable trade recommendations
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Experience with financial modeling, yield curve analysis, and fixed income valuation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience presenting to institutional, corporate clients and internal stakeholders
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Python, R, or other quantitative research tools
SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 required
Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus