Vice President, Hedge Fund Relationship Manager
About The Position
BBVA is seeking a high-caliber Relationship Manager to drive growth and manage a sophisticated portfolio of Hedge Fund clients. The role serves as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor, connecting BBVA’s capabilities with the evolving needs of institutional investors. Alongside growing business and managing key relationships, the role is the primary backup and senior deputy to the Head of Asset Managers and Hedge Funds, North America. The successful candidate will build senior-level client relationships, identify and execute business opportunities, and develop multi-year account plans. The role calls for a proactive relationship builder who is comfortable with C-suite stakeholders and can explain complex financial opportunities that support client objectives and firm revenue. It offers executive exposure and a leadership-track opportunity. The position is within BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking’s Global Institutional Business. The team develops relationships with Asset Managers, Pension Funds, Hedge Funds, and the Wealth industry, promoting tailored solutions across Global Markets, DCM, Global Transaction Banking, Lending, and Advisory. The position is in BBVA’s New York office and reports to the Head of Hedge Funds and Asset Management Coverage in North America.
Requirements
- 7 to 12 years of proven experience in Relationship Management, Institutional Sales, or Investment Banking, specifically within the Hedge Fund Manager vertical.
- Demonstrated track record of building and sustaining relationships with C-suite leaders, including CIOs, COOs, Heads of Distribution, Treasurers, and Counterparty Relationship Managers.
- Exceptional ability to articulate complex financial strategies and business opportunities clearly and persuasively.
- Strong understanding of the institutional investment landscape, fund structures, and market dynamics.
- SIE, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; BBVA will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Credit Risk Management background and ability to navigate credit appetite and risk frameworks while managing commercial relationships.
- Fluency in Spanish, particularly for managing growing LATAM or Iberian business interests.
Responsibilities
- Act as lead relationship contact for a designated portfolio of Tier-1 and Tier-2 Hedge Fund Managers, engaging deeply with C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
- Identify, articulate, and execute high-value business opportunities, including cross-selling products and services tailored to hedge fund managers’ lifecycle.
- Develop and implement multi-year account plans aligned with the firm’s strategic goals and clients’ investment objectives.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive shifts, and provide proactive insights to clients.
- Serve as the primary backup and senior deputy to the Head of Asset Managers and Hedge Funds, North America.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
