CIB Testing Vice President

BBVA RED EXTERIOR DE OFICINAS; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA seeks an experienced testing professional within its US Regulation and Internal Control unit to support the testing program for the US Bank Branch and Broker Dealer. The role involves risk analysis, planning, reviews, issue management, and reporting in alignment with BBVA's methodology.

The candidate should have 8–12 years in financial services with a strong background in compliance testing, internal audit, or risk control, plus 5+ years in senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in financial services in compliance testing, internal audit, or risk/controls.
• 5+ years in a senior or lead role overseeing risk-based reviews, audits, or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry practices.
• Experience preparing quality workpapers and reports to Senior Management.
• Understanding regulatory expectations for testing teams.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the US Head of Testing in conducting a branch-wide risk analysis twice a year.
• Help develop the annual Testing Plan and secure Management approvals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across levels.
• Conduct Testing reviews per plan and methodology.
• Identify and test controls, raise issues, and perform reviews with minimal supervision.
• Provide timely status updates to the US Head of Testing.
• Draft Test reports and follow up on action plans and deadlines.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for the Testing function.
• Assist in responding to internal and external requests (e.g., Internal Audit, Regulators).

Skills

Regulatory testing

Internal audit

Testing methodologies

Quality workpapers

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Excited to grow your career? BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

About the job

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement BBVA USA, BBVA Securities Inc., and BBVA S.A. New York Branch have a firm and unwavering policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, nationality, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, protected veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy includes all job groups, classifications and organizational units. With regard to employment, this policy extends to applicants and covers our recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, termination, benefits, compensation and training practices as well as social and recreational activities. View the "EEO is the Law" & "View the EEO is the Law Supplement Poster" poster. BBVA USA, BBVA Securities, Inc., and BBVA NY are equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)). Individuals with Disabilities BBVA USA, BBVA Securities Inc., and BBVA S.A. New York Branch invite all interested and qualified applicants to apply for employment opportunities. If you are a U.S.-based job seeker with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by emailing: [e-mail] or by calling toll-free (in the U.S.) 1-844-664-9275. Please indicate the specific type of assistance needed*. *The disability access telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related or technical issues, will not receive a response.

Salary and Benefits

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 Legal requirements 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.

Work Authorization

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

Company Culture

We are more than 121,000 colleagues across 25 countries, working in multidisciplinary teams where we understand the importance of work-life balance. We support our clients in the energy transition and are committed to inclusive growth. We are pioneers in adopting disruptive technologies that will shape the financial industry. Dare to define the future of banking!