Regulatory Relations Manager

BBVA•New York, NY

13d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

BBVA is seeking a Supervisory Relations Manager to join its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) platform in New York, supporting the management of regulatory relationships and supervisory activities across BBVA’s U.S. legal entities. Reporting directly to the Head of Supervisory Relations for the U.S., this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of the bank’s interactions with key regulators, including the Federal Reserve, New York State Department of Financial Services, SEC, FINRA, and NFA. The position provides significant exposure to senior management and cross-functional leadership, with visibility into regulatory strategy, examinations, and supervisory priorities. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broad exposure to regulatory strategy, supervisory engagements, and governance across BBVA’s U.S. operations, while working closely with senior management and key regulatory stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Approximately 5–7 years of experience in regulatory relations, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, bank supervision, or a related function within financial services
Direct experience interacting with U.S. regulators (Federal Reserve, NYDFS, SEC, FINRA, NFA, etc.) strongly preferred
Hands-on experience supporting regulatory examinations and supervisory processes
Prior experience at a U.S. regulatory agency (e.g., Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC) is a strong plus
Solid understanding of the U.S. banking regulatory framework and supervisory environment
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear, concise messaging
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage across a wide range of personalities and levels of seniority
Executive presence and sound judgment, with the ability to operate confidently in high-visibility and regulator-facing situations
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly in sensitive or regulator-facing communications
Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop broad institutional and regulatory knowledge
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
English required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) preferred
Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the management and coordination of BBVA’s relationships with U.S. regulatory agencies, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and professional communication
Play a central role in the coordination and execution of regulatory examinations, including: Managing and tracking regulatory requests across multiple stakeholders, Coordinating timely, accurate, and well-controlled responses, Supporting preparation for examiner meetings and ongoing supervisory interactions
Contribute to the management of the regulatory lifecycle, including: Monitoring supervisory expectations and emerging regulatory priorities, Tracking findings, MRAs, and remediation efforts, Supporting the drafting and coordination of responses to supervisory letters
Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Front Office) to drive alignment and ensure effective execution of regulatory deliverables
Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior management in advance of regulatory engagements
Support reporting to U.S. senior management and Head Office on regulatory developments, examination outcomes, and key risks
Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, reporting processes, and tracking tools related to regulatory activities
Support Resolution Planning (Living Will) activities for U.S. entities, including cross-functional coordination and regulatory submissions
Represent the Supervisory Relations function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail