Executive Director, Global Transaction Banking Execution

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

BBVA in New York seeks a Head of Business Management & Execution (BEX) to lead execution and business management for Global Transaction Banking USA, delivering Trade & Working Capital, Cash Management & Liquidity, and Distribution Solutions. You will bridge Sales, Product and Infrastructure to ensure efficient implementations and strong governance across the client lifecycle.

The role emphasizes transformation, operational excellence, analytics, and building a high-performing team, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in Global Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking or Transaction Banking.
• Strong expertise in Trade Finance, Working Capital, Cash Management and Distribution Solutions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional execution teams in an international banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success driving transformation, process improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Strategic leadership, client focus, execution excellence, collaboration, innovation, people leadership, commercial awareness, operational excellence, risk awareness and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GTB USA Business Management & Execution function and develop execution strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end implementation of Trade & Working Capital, Cash Management & Liquidity, and Distribution Solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across Sales, Product, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Finance.
• Oversee onboarding, documentation, KYC, implementation, servicing, amendments, renewals and transaction execution.
• Drive governance, regulatory compliance, operational risk management and audit readiness.
• Lead process improvement, digitization, automation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, management reporting and business analytics to support performance and strategic decisions.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex execution matters and support strategic client engagements.

Skills

GTB Leadership

Governance & Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Economics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

BBVA in New York seeks a Head of Business Management & Execution (BEX) to lead execution and business management for Global Transaction Banking USA, delivering Trade & Working Capital, Cash Management & Liquidity, and Distribution Solutions. You will bridge Sales, Product and Infrastructure to ensure efficient implementations and strong governance across the client lifecycle.

The role emphasizes transformation, operational excellence, analytics, and building a high-performing team, with