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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.
About the job:
Key Responsibilities
Analyze the creditworthiness of financial institution counterparties to determine risk appetite, limits, and exposure structures
Prepare, present, and defend credit proposals, supporting transaction approvals and ongoing client assessment
Monitor counterparty risk across portfolios (incl. derivatives and securities financing), identifying emerging risks and ensuring exposures remain within limits
Assess risks on complex financial products and transactions, including derivatives and structured financing
Conduct due diligence on clients, incorporating market developments, regulatory changes, and rating actions
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks; maintain accurate ratings, limits, and systems data
Review and contribute to trading documentation (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA), including collateral and margining terms
Partner with Front Office and support functions to enable efficient execution while ensuring robust risk mitigation
Perform stress testing and portfolio analysis, including concentration and wrong-way risk
Support regulatory requests, audits, and internal reporting requirements
Produce regular portfolio risk reports and respond to ad hoc analyses
Provide guidance and oversight to junior analysts, including reviewing credit work, supporting their technical development, and promoting strong risk discipline
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in credit risk / counterparty risk, with financial institutions coverage
Strong analytical skills with solid understanding of FI financials and risk metrics
Knowledge of financial markets and products, including derivatives and trading documentation (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Language & Other Skills
Fluency in English; additional Asian language (Chinese/Korean/Japanese) preferred; Spanish is a plus
Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ or similar platforms
Programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) are an advantage
Skills:
Analytical ThinkingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in credit risk / counterparty risk with financial institutions coverage
- Strong analytical skills with understanding of financial institution financials and risk metrics
- Knowledge of financial markets and products, including derivatives and trading documentation (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA)
- Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ or similar platforms
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Fluency in English
- Additional Asian language (Chinese/Korean/Japanese)
- Spanish
- Programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA)
What We Do
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Every one of our 112,465 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 85 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 165 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel. If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.
