Metals and Mining Banker, Managing Director
About The Position
BBVA is looking for a GLOBAL BANKER METALS & MINING HEAD for Americas territory, based in NY (USA). This role involves leading the development and execution of the bank’s metals and mining sector strategy for Latin America, expanding the client portfolio, and originating high-value advisory and financing transactions. The position requires serving as the key relationship expert for top-tier mining and metals companies, providing C-level advisory on industry trends, capital structuring, and investment banking solutions. The role also entails staying ahead of market trends, leading sectoral research, advising on energy transition strategies and responsible mining practices, and fostering a culture of collaboration within the mining division.
Requirements
- Experience of at least 15/20 years building relationships with companies from the metal & mining industry.
- Investment banking experience in mining related deals/projects: DCM, structured/ECA/multilateral financing, M&A, etc.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Speaking fluent English and Spanish is mandatory.
- Availability for travelling frequently.
- Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the bank’s metals and mining sector strategy for Latin America in coordination with the Global sector head, and the coverage and product teams in different countries.
- Expand the client portfolio by leveraging existing relationships with major mining companies and onboarding new relationships that feet into the strategy.
- Provide deep knowledge on market trends, multilateral investment and government entities.
- Identify and originate high-value advisory and financing transactions (M&A, debt & equity capital markets, structured finance, structured trade finance solutions sustainability-linked instruments).
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to align strategy with the bank’s broader objectives in corporate banking, investment banking, and ESG advisory.
- Serve as the key relationship expert for top-tier mining and metals companies with an interest in our Latam footprint.
- Provide C-level advisory on industry trends, regulatory frameworks, capital structuring, and investment banking solutions sustainability strategies.
- Develop long-term partnerships and enhance the bank’s reputation as a trusted advisor in the sector.
- Stay ahead of market trends, commodity price cycles, and supply chain dynamics affecting the mining industry.
- Lead sectoral research, risk assessments, and investment opportunity analyses for key clients.
- Advise clients on energy transition strategies and responsible mining practices to align with global ESG standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including investment banking, risk, legal, and compliance and sustainable finance solutions.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sector expertise within the bank’s mining division across the region.
- Represent the bank at industry conferences, investor forums, and policy discussions to strengthen thought leadership in the mining sector.
Benefits
- generous employee benefits package
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
