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 IB&F Synergy & Innovation Specialist

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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.

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The IB&F Innovation Hub is the central catalyst for operational excellence within BBVA's CIB Investment Banking and Finance division.

About the job:

We are seeking a technical innovator to join our lean Core Team in Madrid. You will work directly with the initiative lead to diagnose operational friction and transform isolated problems into global, reusable solutions for the entire IB&F area.

Key Responsibilities

Problem Diagnostics: Work directly with global teams to identify pain points and blueprint them into actionable development tracks.
Solution Implementation: Deliver technical solutions and "quick wins" focused on reducing user friction and mechanizing routine tasks.
AI Enablement: Standardize and scale AI knowledge by maintaining proprietary GPTs, Gems, and a centralized Prompt Catalog.
Global Synergy: Collaborate with a network of Ambassadors across Business Units and Geographies to ensure two-way information flow.
Dynamic Prioritization: Participate in regular workshops to pool pain points and align on development priorities.

Requirements

Business Knowledge

At least 5 years of experience in similar roles.
Sector Expertise: Basic knowledge of Financing Products, the Syndication Business, and/or Financial Advisory.
Scope: Understanding of the lifecycle of Loans, Syndicated Loans, and Project Finance for large corporate clients.
Communication: Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory to lead initiatives with multinational and multicultural teams.

Technical Competencies Candidates are expected to possess strong proficiency in at least two of the following areas:

Advanced Google Workspace: Automation through Google Apps Script (Sheets, Docs, etc.) or utilizing NotebookLM and Gemini.
Data Science & Scripting: Solution development using Python, specifically within Google Colab.
Full-Stack Development: Building and deploying web applications using React/Angular and Node.js on Google App Engine.
Generative AI: Designing and managing advanced AI tools such as Custom GPTs or Gems.

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