BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) is a leading global financial services group and one of the largest financial institutions in the world, with a significant presence in Spain, Mexico, South America, and Turkey. The bank is widely recognized for its pioneering digital transformation, consistently ranking as a global leader in mobile banking and fintech innovation while managing over 120,000 employees worldwide.

Headquartered in Madrid, BBVA is a major employer for international professionals, particularly within its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Engineering & Data divisions. The company operates out of 'Ciudad BBVA,' a massive, modern campus designed for agile collaboration, and offers a multicultural environment where English is the primary language for many global and technical functions.

BBVA was formed in 1999 through the merger of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya and Argentaria, though its roots date back to 1857 with the founding of Banco de Bilbao. It has evolved from a local Spanish bank into a global financial powerhouse and a digital banking pioneer.

Global Energy sector (Executive Director)

BBVA

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate & Investment Banking, strategic advisory, sector coverage or related roles within the financial industry.
Strong understanding of the Energy sector, including its value chain, market dynamics, transition trends and ESG topics.
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of Corporate & Investment Banking products, client strategic needs and commercial dynamics.
Proven experience in commercial strategy, business planning and client coverage.
Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and support commercial initiatives.
Experience working in cross-functional and international environments, coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into strategic recommendations.
Fluent in English; Spanish is highly desirable.

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SIX: Energy Industry Head team.

About the job:

Location (Where the position is based):

Madrid/London (not mandatory).

Key responsibilities:

Leading support for the definition, execution and monitoring of the sector strategy and business plan, identifying structural market trends and translating them into commercial opportunities, contributing to the achievement of commercial objectives and long-term business growth.
Leading support the update and follow-up of the sector strategic plan, drawing conclusions for decision-making and proposing corrective actions when necessary.
Drive the monitoring of commercial activity, Portfolio Alignment Plans, KPIs and other strategic initiatives within the Energy sector, while proactively identifying areas for growth, new client opportunities and strategic priorities.
Coordinate with Industry, Global Bankers, Product, Risk, Sustainability and other CIB teams to execute the commercial strategy and deliver integrated client solutions.
Develop differentiated sector views, market analyses and strategic insights across geographies, monitoring industry trends, ESG developments and relevant national and international news affecting the Energy sector.
Contribute to the commercial management of Energy clients by understanding their strategic priorities, identifying business opportunities and supporting client engagement.
Lead and actively contribute to client meetings, strategic discussions and commercial pitches, providing sector expertise and helping shape differentiated client solutions.
Lead the preparation of internal committees, sector reviews, client presentations, commercial proposals and strategic materials for senior management, clients and internal stakeholders.
Lead the development and maintenance sector databases, market intelligence and commercial information to support client coverage and business development.
Promote innovation, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives within the sector and across the wider organization.
Coach and support the development of the Energy team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and the continued strengthening of sector and commercial expertise.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Global Head of Energy.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate & Investment Banking, strategic advisory, sector coverage or related roles within the financial industry.
Strong understanding of the Energy sector, including its value chain, market dynamics, transition trends and ESG topics.
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of Corporate & Investment Banking products, client strategic needs and commercial dynamics.
Proven experience in commercial strategy, business planning and client coverage.
Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and support commercial initiatives.
Experience working in cross-functional and international environments, coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into strategic recommendations.
Fluent in English; Spanish is highly desirable.

Key competencies:

Strategic and commercial mindset.
Strong business judgement and results orientation.
Influential communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills in complex, international organizations.
High level of ownership, integrity and accountability.
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.