Counterparty Credit Risk Officer - Fund Finance

BBVA•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Role Overview: BBVA NY is seeking a Counterparty Credit Risk Officer to join our Financial Institutions team in New York. This role requires specific experience in Financial Sponsors coverage, with a strong emphasis on Capital Call Facilities and Fund Finance structures. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analyzing and managing counterparty credit risk for our institutional clients.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of the Fund Finance space and structured products.
Solid understanding of general credit risk principles, foundations, and methodologies.
Strong ability to analyze financial statements.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
5-10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Credit Risk Management, Underwriting, or Loan Review, preferably within a major financial institution covering the FIG sector.
Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Responsibilities

Analyze Credit Agreements, Borrowing Base certificates, Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), and side letters.
Prepare comprehensive, high-quality credit applications for new and existing deals.
Present credit applications and deal summaries for approval to both the New York and Madrid Credit Committees.
Review and process interim requests, including waivers and amendments.
Maintain accurate credit files and documentation folders to ensure readiness for internal audits and credit quality control reviews.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of traded products and related documentation, including ISDA, CSA, CDEA, and GMRA agreements.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to manage and coordinate spreadsheets and financial data from trading systems.
Possess strong communication and presentation skills, capable of handling high-stress environments and meeting occasional crunch-time deadlines effectively.