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Investment & Cost Management - Associate

Hybrid in Bilbao·Full-time·Added today

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

BBVA

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    BBVA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Bilbao for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Titulación superior, preferiblemente en ADE, Economía, Matemáticas o similar” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or similar
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in the financial services industry in strategy, consulting, or accounting areas.
  • Ability to communicate with and influence key stakeholders (business areas, risks, engineering, Client Solutions...).
  • High capacity for analysis and synthesis, and a banking business vision.
  • Advanced user of Office tools for information analysis, processing, and reporting (Excel, Access, BI tools...).
  • Advanced user in ADA / programming and AI tools.

Nice to have

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking

The role

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Learn more about the area:

The Cost Management & Cost Allocation Discipline is located within the Finance Spain area.

What you'll do

Among other functions, it is responsible for the end-to-end management of the BBVA Spain Operating Expenses perimeter (budget allocation, accounting closures, budget monitoring, efficiency plans, and invoicing).

Thus, the main tasks of the position are:

  • Analysis of the Expense Account for Business and Support Areas (risks, engineering, finance, T&C, Client Solutions...).
  • Collaborating in the budgeting process for the BBVA Spain expense account.
  • Monitoring, together with the Cost Managers of each area, the evolution and budget compliance of their expense account.
  • Definition and updating of cost distribution drivers between areas, within the Cost Allocation process.

About BBVA

BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) is a multinational Spanish banking group and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, with a strong presence in retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and fintech innovation. Headquartered in Madrid, BBVA operates across more than 25 countries, serving over 70 million customers, and is recognized for its leadership in digital transformation within the banking sector. The bank is also a major player in sustainable finance, with significant commitments to green bonds and climate-related lending.

In Spain, BBVA is a market leader with its headquarters in Madrid and a vast network of offices and branches across the country. The company is known for its innovative and technology-driven work culture, investing heavily in AI, data science, and advanced analytics. For international professionals, BBVA offers a dynamic environment with opportunities in quantitative finance, data science, and corporate banking, and it actively recruits talent from around the world, particularly in its Madrid hub. The bank's commitment to sustainability and digital innovation makes it an attractive employer for those looking to work in a forward-thinking financial institution.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
bbva.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • BBVA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is one of the largest banks in Europe, offering a wide range of career opportunities in finance, technology, and data science.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital innovation, with significant investment in AI and data analytics, making it an ideal place for tech and data professionals.
  • BBVA offers international mobility programs, allowing employees to work across its global network in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
  • The bank is a leader in sustainability, with a goal to mobilize 300 billion euros in green financing by 2025, providing opportunities for professionals interested in sustainable finance.
  • BBVA's work culture emphasizes innovation, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development.

In their own words

About the company & team

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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