Manager Strategy & Control for CIB US

BBVA•Houston, TX

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role will work closely with the Strategy & Control lead, providing direct support across key management and operational tasks. It combines transversal support functions across budget monitoring, organizational oversight, performance tracking, executive report and involvement in risk and control processes. The position will have a strong focus on Risk Control Assurance (RCA) execution and contributing at the same time to enhance the Strategy & Control function, driving efficiency, improving processes, and leveraging data and AI-enabled tools to optimize manual activities and increase scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
4–7 years of relevant experience in IT risk, control assurance and business management functions
Solid understanding of risk and control frameworks (NIST, ISO, FFIEC, NYDFS) is a plus
Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to improve productivity and automate tasks is a must
Experience within financial services or a regulated environment is preferred
Experience supporting budgeting, financial tracking, or business performance monitoring
Familiarity with workforce management tools (e.g., Workday)
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to structure and interpret data effectively
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate across multiple topics in a structured and organized manner
Languages: Spanish is a plus
Relevant certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, or similar) are a plus, but not required
Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of risk and control frameworks (NIST, ISO, FFIEC, NYDFS)
Spanish is a plus
Relevant certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, or similar) are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the execution of IT and Information Security risk management activities for the New York Office, aligned with the BBVA Group Non-Financial Risk (NFR) framework
Contribute to the annual risk assessment process, including inherent and residual risk analysis, control evaluation, and remediation tracking
Coordinate with Second Line of Defense (Risk Control Specialists) to support risk oversight and regulatory alignment
Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and support escalation of relevant risks and issues
Support control testing activities, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up
Contribute to regulatory and audit processes (NYDFS, NIST, FFIEC), ensuring proper documentation and traceability
Maintain and update control frameworks, documentation, and supporting materials
Support the budgeting process (BAU and SDA initiatives), including planning, tracking, and variance analysis
Assist in ongoing budget monitoring and reporting, ensuring alignment with priorities and resource allocation
Analyze Engineering activity through KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Provide insights to support decision-making, performance optimization, and identification of risks or inefficiencies.
Support alignment between local and global reporting frameworks
Track organizational structure, including headcount and open roles (internal and external)
Support workforce planning and vacancy follow-up using tools such as Workday
Maintain visibility on resource allocation and organizational changes
Prepare internal and external presentations, translating data and insights into clear, structured materials for senior management
Support recurring and ad-hoc reporting needs across Strategy & Control and Engineering
Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual workload across reporting and control activities
Leverage tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar to automate analysis, reporting, and documentation tasks
Contribute to evolving the Strategy & Control function towards a more efficient, data-driven, and scalable operating model