CIB Testing Vice President

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA US Corporate & Investment Banking seeks an experienced testing professional to support the Non-Financial Risk testing program in the New York office. The role involves branch-wide risk analysis, planning, and coordinating across senior stakeholders to ensure effective controls and reporting.

The candidate should bring 8–12 years in financial services risk/audit, 5+ years in senior roles, strong testing knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic experience.
• 8–12 years of relevant financial services experience in compliance testing, internal audit, regulatory examination, or risk/ control functions.
• At least 5 years in senior/lead capacity conducting risk-based reviews, audits, examinations, testing, or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry practices.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the US Head of Testing in conducting a branch-wide risk analysis twice a year.
• Develop the annual Testing Plan and obtain Management approvals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across various seniority levels.
• Conduct Testing reviews per plan and methodology.
• Identify controls, issues, and draft Test reports with supervision.
• Provide timely status updates to the US Head of Testing.
• Follow up on action plans and deadlines; escalate delays.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for the Testing function.
• Assist with responses to internal and external requests (Audit, Regulatory).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Regulatory knowledge

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) handles BBVA's investment banking, global markets, global lending and transactional businesses for international and domestic corporate clients and institutional investors. BBVA CIB is a full-service provider of high value-added products that can deliver solutions for the most complex needs of its clients anywhere in the world.

Within the CIB US Regulation and Internal Control (RIC) unit of a large global foreign bank branch, this role is part of the testing function under the global Non-Financial Risk (NFR) team within BBVA. He or she will assist in executing the testing program for the US Bank Branch and Broker Dealer within CIB, according to corporate guidelines and methodology. He or she will also help prepare the annual testing plan, perform reviews and assist with other risk management processes such as risk assessments, issue management, and/or reporting, among others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the US Head of Testing in conducting a branch-wide risk analysis twice a year to identify areas of focus.
• Assist the US Head of Testing in developing the annual Testing Plan and obtaining the appropriate Management approvals.
• Coordinate and interact with a cross functional team of stakeholders across various seniority levels.
• Conduct Testing reviews in accordance with the plan and the approved testing methodology.
• Identify and test controls, identify issues, and execute Testing reviews with little or no supervision.
• Provide timely status on his or her activities to the US Head of Testing.
• He or she will be accountable for the reviews performed and assist the US Head of Testing with drafting Test reports.
• Follow up on action plans resulting from Testing reviews, track committed deadlines and raise / escape any delays.
• Help to identify opportunities and propose continuous improvement ideas for the Testing function.
• Assist in responding to both internal and external requests (e.g. Internal Audit, Regulatory requests).

Requisites for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic experience.
• At least 8–12 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry in one or more of the following areas: compliance testing or monitoring, internal audit, bank or financial-services regulatory examination/supervision, operational or non-financial risk, or a comparable independent assurance, risk, or control function.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior, lead, or similarly responsible capacity conducting or overseeing risk-based reviews, audits, examinations, testing, control assessments, or other assurance activities.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry practices.
• Experience with preparation of quality workpapers and reports to Senior Management.
• Understands regulatory expectations with respect to a testing team.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented.
• Ability to be a self-starter in a dynamic environment with limited supervision.
• Spanish is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $160,000 to $175,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these position