Corporate & Investment Banking Client Coverage Associate

BBVA•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Banking Associate is a client-facing member of BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking division. The role supports Relationship Managers in developing, marketing, and delivering banking products and services to corporate clients, primarily in the Construction and Real Estate sectors. The Associate coordinates with Relationship Managers and product partners across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia to support transaction execution, prepare proposals, and liaise with Risk, Portfolio Management, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams. The position involves substantial analysis and research, deal execution, and client interaction, especially concerning opportunities in Latin America and Europe. Associates support Global Relationship Managers in daily activities, including client and industry analysis and live transactions. They are expected to build industry and client knowledge, own assigned workstreams and client responsibilities, and identify and follow up on business opportunities. Although the focus is Construction and Real Estate, Associates may support other industries as business needs require. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of work experience. An MBA and English-Spanish fluency are preferred but not required. The position is based in BBVA’s New York office, with an expected base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. BBVA describes its employee benefits package as generous but does not specify individual benefits. U.S. employment eligibility is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least four years of work experience.
Strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-enabled tools for analysis, research, content preparation, and day-to-day efficiency.
Understanding of international economics and markets, especially Spain and Latin America.
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across departments and regions.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while producing accurate client presentations.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with senior and junior bankers, product partners, Risk teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
Collaborative team mindset, flexibility, willingness to support others, strong work ethic, and proactiveness.
Employment eligibility to work in the United States; BBVA will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Interest in or knowledge of the Construction and Real Estate sectors; prior experience in either sector is preferred.
Reuters and Bloomberg experience or proficiency.
Credit Training.
Knowledge of corporate banking products and services in the United States and transactional banking products and services in Latin America.

Responsibilities

Identify and understand client needs and respond promptly to client requests.
Coordinate transaction closings, including managing documentation and follow-up.
Prepare for client meetings by developing presentation materials, background information, and call plans.
Research and evaluate potential new client relationships.
Prepare transaction summaries and risk-adjusted-return analyses for Credit Committee, including financial metrics, pro forma financial statements, cash flow projections, risks and mitigants, and SWOT analyses.
Analyze global client relationships using credit facility and revenue data from BBVA subsidiaries, especially in Latin America.
Participate in Credit Committees with Relationship Managers.
Conduct joint planning with Product teams, including Debt Capital Markets, Bank Syndications, Corporate Lending, Foreign Exchange, and Cash Management, as well as teams in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Coordinate internal procedures with Credit, Operational, and Legal departments.
Resolve financial, administrative, and operational issues in coordination with Operations, Middle Office, and Business Development.
Research and summarize major equity analysts’ opinions on products, industries, countries, and economic forecasts.
Ensure integrity of domestic and global profitability information gathered for internal reporting.
Maintain the Customer Relationship Management system for pipeline and profitability reporting.
Support Global Relationship Managers with client and industry analysis, live transactions, and deal execution.
Develop knowledge of assigned industries and clients, take ownership of assigned workstreams, and proactively identify and follow up on business opportunities.
Interact with product partners and colleagues across the United States and internationally to support communication and deliverables.