Senior Manager, Market Risk Transformation

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate execution of risk initiatives within BBVA CIB business projects and processes (Global Markets - GM, Global Trade Banking - GTB, Investment Banking & Finance - IBF, etc.)
• Lead the transformation of the unit by improving process efficiency, data quality, and the adoption of new technological solutions
• Manage transformation projects within the area
• Lead group-wide risk initiatives within CIB
• Support projects led by the team as Product Owners (POs) through the identification, analysis, and design of continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving effective operations and optimizing market risk processes
• Monitor project progress by generating dashboards and identifying risks that may affect deliveries
• Define project execution monitoring metrics (KPIs), establish and manage staffing, and oversee budget control
• Identify pain points and blocks during the execution as well as execution monitoring and escalation mechanisms for resolutions and call to actions

Requirements

• Academic background in Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, etc.)
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in projects within the banking sector, ideally involving Front Office and/or Market Risk initiatives
• Languages: English (C1). Spanish is valuable
• Dynamic profile with strong team management and task monitoring skills
• Proficiency in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar
• Google Workspace tools or equivalent, including spreadsheets and presentations
• Budget management and task-tracking tools such as Jira or similar platforms