Alternative Funds Credit Risk Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom bbva Full time

Area:
CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING

Company:
BBVA

What are we looking for?

Join our team of experts:

  • Be part of a diverse group of over 110,000 professionals across 25 countries, dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance banking services.
  • Engage in nearly 1,800 innovative technology projects annually, positively impacting millions of customers.
  • Work with a broad spectrum of technologies, including 46 programming languages and 201 development platforms.
  • Collaborate with leading tech partners such as Microsoft, Google, and AWS.
  • Participate in groundbreaking projects in Development, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data.
  • Enhance your skills through hands-on project experience and access to comprehensive training programs, including the Ninja project, a gamified learning platform.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

  • Minimum of 7 years in Risk Management, focusing on Financial Institutions, Mutual Funds, Private Equity, and Institutional Family Offices.
  • Proven experience in a senior financial risk position within a relevant financial services firm or consultancy.
  • Familiarity with the Alternative Fund/Asset Manager sector.
  • Experience in Fund Finance transactions, including policy, legal, and regulatory aspects.
  • Strong understanding of financial risk management techniques.
  • Ability to analyze capital markets products and complex financing structures from a risk perspective.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.

Language Proficiency:

  • Fluent in English.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish is advantageous.

Essential Soft Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse audiences.
  • Proven leadership in high-performing teams within a risk environment.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making abilities under pressure.
  • Strong presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying information to various audiences.

Overview:

The Global Credit Financial Institutions team at BBVA is responsible for evaluating financial institutions, including banks and funds, assigning internal ratings, and establishing risk appetites globally. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of institutions, staying informed on market trends and regulatory developments.

The Fund Finance Credit Risk role will focus on analyzing and monitoring the Alternative Funds sector, particularly in Fund Finance, with a portfolio primarily based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Financial Program process, including drafting credit review documentation and preparing internal risk rating models.
  • Present and advocate for credit risk proposals at relevant risk committees.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a consistent approach to assessing fund finance risks across the portfolio.
  • Analyze capital calls and NAV financing products, understanding complex financial transactions and their associated risks.
  • Foster relationships with key clients within CIB and Risk Client Relationships.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of subscription facilities, analyzing relevant information and participating in ad-hoc reviews of the alternative fund sector.

Working at BBVA:

BBVA is a global leader in banking, with a commitment to innovation and responsible banking practices. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where every employee can thrive.

Our Values:

Our values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring that we prioritize our customers, think big, and work as one team.


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