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About the job:

About the Area

The Global Institutional Business unit within BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division is responsible for developing and managing relationships with institutional clients by offering a wide range of CIB products, including:

Global MarketsGlobal Transactional BankingInvestment Banking and Finance

The unit is structured into five primary client segments:

BanksWealth and Asset ManagersInsurancePublic SectorFinancial Sponsors

In the United States, the Financial Sponsors practice primarily focuses on Global Infrastructure and Real Estate managers operating across BBVA’s international footprint (U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia).

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate in the Financial Sponsors team, you will be part of a client-facing Origination Team within BBVA’s CIB unit. This is a high-impact role focused on supporting Relationship Managers (RMs) in originating, marketing, and executing a full suite of banking products and services to Financial Sponsors, including:

Global infrastructure and energy fundsSovereign wealth fundsPension fundsPortfolio companies

You will work in close coordination with teams based in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, as well as product and support teams (Risk, Legal, Operations, Finance, etc.) to successfully deliver business solutions and strengthen client relationships.

This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, international clients, and complex transactions - making it an excellent platform for career growth in Corporate and Investment banking.

Key Responsibilities

Origination & Strategy ExecutionSupport the execution of the Strategic plan, business objectives, and budget for the Financial Sponsors unitAssist in Identifying and originating new business opportunities across geographiesDevelop segment-specific expertise to drive client engagement and cross-sell initiativesClient ManagementHelp manage a dedicated portfolio of U.S.-based clientsFoster close senior-level client relationships in coordination with the relationship managerBusiness DevelopmentCollaborate with product teams to tailor solutions aligned with clients’ investment strategiesLeverage BBVA’s global platform to understand and support clients' cross-border activitiesWork closely with M&A and Financing teams in Europe and Latin America to identify cross-border opportunitiesTransaction Execution & OversightOversee all phases of transaction execution and ensure alignment with internal risk, legal, and operational processesPrepare and present materials for credit committees, client meetings, and internal reviewsInternal & External EngagementParticipate at industry conferences and networking events related to Financial Sponsors and InfrastructurePlay an active role in pipeline and strategy meetingsEnsure strict compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Required Skills and Experience

5 years of work experience (with a minimum of 3 years of experience at a top-tier Corporate and/or Investment Banking or Consulting firm, ideally with exposure to Financial Sponsors)Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred); MBA is a plusBilingual in English and Spanish (Portuguese is a plus)Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, CapIQ, and BloombergFINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7, 79, 63) required or to be completed upon employment

Key Competencies and Attributes

Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skillsExcellent communication skills and cross-cultural effectivenessProven ability to build strong clients and internal stakeholder relationshipsResults-driven, with a high degree of ownership and initiativeComfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detailSolid understanding of financial products and banking servicesProactive mindset and strong work ethic

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Legal requirements

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).

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