Wholesale Risk Control Discipline Senior Manager

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago

BBVA

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    BBVA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

The Insurance & Financial Institutions Discipline is located within Global Risk Management. As a Financial Institutions discipline, we are the holding unit responsible for the development—in coordination with the Financial Sector underwriting area—of the specific management framework for the Financial Institutions segment, including strategy, policies, rating models, tools, and management frameworks.

The Financial Sector is undergoing a significant evolution, driven by the growth of private markets and alternative investment, as well as the increasing sophistication of investment and financing structures. In this context, segments such as Financial Sponsors, alternative funds, and Private Markets acquire special relevance, incorporating new types of clients, vehicles, and structures, and requiring specialized knowledge of their business models and risk profiles.

This evolution makes it necessary to continue reinforcing the risk analysis and management capabilities associated with these segments, adapting underwriting, rating, capital, reporting, and governance frameworks to increasingly specialized operations.

We offer you a position with a broad and transversal vision of risk, covering different areas, mainly credit and market, linked to the Group's operations with the Financial Sector, including banks, insurers, funds, and asset managers, as well as diversified financial services entities.

We are looking for a Senior Manager who, as part of the team, combines deep knowledge of the Financial Sector and its risks with specific experience in Financial Sponsors, Alternative Investments, and Private Markets, providing specialized knowledge regarding the clients, vehicles, and financing structures specific to these segments.

What you'll do

The duties of the position include:

  • Act as a technical reference in Financial Sponsors, Alternative Investments, and Private Markets, contributing to the development and evolution of criteria, methodologies, and risk frameworks applicable to these segments and providing specialized support to the Risk and Business teams.
  • Analyze and contrast proposals from the financial sector underwriting area, providing expert judgment on the risk profile of counterparties, financing structures, and their main mitigants. In particular, you will play a relevant role in the analysis of Financial Sponsors, alternative funds, and Private Markets, including funds and asset managers, their vehicles, and corporate structures (SPVs, HoldCos, Portfolio Companies), as well as specialized financing structures such as Capital Call / Subscription Facilities, NAV Financing, GP Financing, and other solutions linked to private funds and assets.
  • As part of the team responsible for the Financial Institutions Rating System:
  • Participate in the definition, development, and evolution of the Rating System and rating models, including their scope of application, implementation, and functional assessment.
  • Monitor its proper functioning and contribute to the correct methodological treatment of the different typologies of entities, vehicles, and structures within the Rating System and the Group's IRB framework.
  • Contribute to the integral monitoring of financial sector risk, participating in the definition of metrics, reporting, and portfolio analysis, with special attention to Financial Sponsors, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, and Private Markets.
  • Participate, within the unit's scope of responsibility, in the RAF process and in the development and evolution of the risk framework for the financial sector, including presentations in Committees and periodic reports, as well as the development of other frameworks, policies, or guidelines necessary for the exercise of the function.
  • Involve yourself in Internal Validation processes, internal and external Audit, and supervisory reviews—including OSIs, IMIs, or other review processes—related to the models, methodologies, and management frameworks under the responsibility of the unit.
  • As a member of a global function, work transversally with different geographies, business units, and specialized areas, coordinating criteria and frameworks for action, promoting best practices and a consistent vision of risk across the Group.

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SKILLS

  • Strategic vision and the ability to connect client and product knowledge with its risk implications.
  • Great analytical capacity and risk judgment, with the ability to operate in non-standardized transactions and structures.
  • High degree of autonomy, initiative, and leadership and influence capacity in transversal and senior environments.
  • Communication and synthesis skills to present conclusions and recommendations in committees and decision-making forums.
  • Result orientation, collaboration, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a global environment.
  • Identification with BBVA's purpose and values.

Skills

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or similar. Specialized postgraduate training will be valued.
  • Solid professional experience in the Financial Sector, preferably in Risk, CIB, Structured Finance, Leveraged / Fund Finance, Financial Sponsors, Asset Management, or equivalent functions.
  • Deep knowledge of the Financial Sponsors, Alternative Investments, and Private Markets ecosystem, including their main investment strategies, business models, client typologies, and risk factors.
  • Experience and/or knowledge in the analysis of funds, asset managers, SPVs, HoldCos, Portfolio Companies, and multi-level corporate structures, understanding the interconnections, repayment sources, and ultimate risk assumed.
  • Knowledge of specialized financing structures, including Capital Call / Subscription Facilities, NAV Financing, GP Financing, and other Fund Finance solutions; experience in Loan Portfolio Financing and structures associated with investment vehicles will be valued.
  • Knowledge of credit and counterparty risk frameworks applicable to financial institutions and investment vehicles; experience in rating, IRB, capital, stress testing, and risk governance will be valued.
  • High level of English (C1), necessary to work in a global environment and with international documentation and counterparties.

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

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  • 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.

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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.

You will join a team of 7 people with a global and transversal function, in which we share a marked analytical profile and a dynamic and proactive attitude, with a high degree of involvement in achieving the area's objectives. The team maintains regular interaction with CIB, Underwriting, Counterparty Risk, Legal, structuring teams, Model Risk, and other Risk areas.

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