João Victor Souza

FX, Derivatives and Rates Sales at HSBC | FEA USP | PQO Comercial

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Business Administration student at FEA USP, deeply involved in Global Markets with a strong emphasis on FX & Rates Sales. Currently at HSBC, I focus on managing client relationships and facilitating high-value transactions across a broad spectrum of products, including Spot/Forward FX, NDFs, Swaps, and Trade Finance (ACC/NCE). My role involves bridging the gap between complex market dynamics and client needs, ensuring precise execution and proactive business development. With a foundational background in Corporate Treasury at Goldman Sachs, I developed a rigorous discipline in fixed income operations, derivatives settlement, and risk monitoring. This technical expertise, combined with a commercial mindset, allows me to provide comprehensive support to the Sales and Trading desks, from P&L reporting to the automation of desk routines. I am driven by the fast-paced environment of the Front Office and committed to delivering excellence in market execution, client service, and financial analysis.

Experience

  • FX, Derivatives and Rates Sales and Trading at HSBC
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Direct client relationship management, providing front-line support via phone and email to facilitate the closing of financial transactions and resolve complex inquiries. • Active business development and prospecting, identifying new deal opportunities and expanding the client base within the FX and Rates landscape. • Comprehensive support to FX, Derivatives, Rates, and Fixed Income desks, collaborating with the Bank Treasurer to manage daily market exposure and monitor real-time risk metrics. • Deep product exposure and trade execution, managing the booking of Spot/Forward FX, NDFs, Swaps, Repo transactions, and trade finance instruments (ACC/NCE). • Trade reconciliation and validation, ensuring that all executions by Sales and Trading desks strictly align with client agreements and market-cleared conditions. • Cross-functional collaboration with Corporate Banking, Global Trade Solutions (GTS), and Client Management to streamline onboarding and optimize the delivery of tailored financial solutions. • Daily P&L monitoring and reporting for the Sales team, providing insights into revenue generation and desk performance. • Continuous reporting of derivative exposure to the trading desk, ensuring strategic alignment between market positioning and client flows. • Automation of internal controls and trade databases through VBA programming, improving the efficiency of front-office routines and reporting accuracy.

  • Corporate Treasury at Goldman Sachs
    May 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Daily trade management and settlement of Brazilian National Treasury public bonds (spot, forward operations) negotiated via SELIC and CTM systems.  • Close and constant collaboration with the Fixed Income Desk to prevent book errors, address counterparty demands, and update post-trade flows. • Optimization and instruction of volume allocation among custodians/brokers; managed invoicing and requests, and actively involved in the settlement of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Market transactions.  • Verification and support for derivatives operations, including margin calls via CDIs for national clients, custodial funds, and the firm's broker.  • Daily operationalization of complex, high-attention activities across multiple third-party systems (CETIP, Pre-Matching SELIC, RTC, custodial portals) integrated with proprietary bank software.  • Comprehensive Cash Management, including cash projections, reconciliations (SELIC, CETIP, custodians), and zeroing onshore and offshore funds via bonds and CDBs.  • Executed rediscounts with BACEN and settled market auctions and repo transactions.  • Provided support to foreign clients and their custodians for trade allocation, support, and settlement.

  • Membro at FEA Finance Jr
    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Conducted Valuation for a mid-sized firm, including financial modeling; • Developed investment theses (KLBN11/SUZB3); • Evaluated new candidates; • Organized financial market events.