Executive Director, Global Transaction Banking — Sponsors

BBVA MÉXICO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA is seeking an Executive Director level banker to lead coverage of Financial Sponsors, Asset Managers, and Hedge Funds in the US. The role focuses on originating and structuring Global Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions, with emphasis on LC, Supply Chain Finance, and A/R programs, plus Cash and Liquidity Management opportunities.

The position requires a strong commercial drive, deep structuring capabilities, and disciplined risk management, with responsibilities for mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
• MBA preferred for senior coverage roles.
• Minimum 10–15 years experience in Corporate & Investment Banking with Financial Sponsors, Asset Managers or Hedge Funds.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.
• Proven ability to originate and execute transactions with large, complex US clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior coverage banker to clients across Financial Sponsors, Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, and portfolio companies.
• Lead origination and execution of Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions (LCs, SCF, A/R, Structured Trade Finance).
• Drive revenue through pricing discussions, wallet share expansion, and return optimization.
• Structure and deliver tailored solutions aligned with client liquidity and capital structures.
• Lead end-to-end execution of pitches, RFPs, and internal approvals.
• Maintain a disciplined pipeline with visibility on opportunities and conversions.
• Collaborate with Product, Risk, and Operations to ensure risk-aligned delivery.
• Coordinate with GTB, CIB and Global Markets across a global platform.
• Support development of the GTB franchise within US Financial Sponsors and NBFI spaces.
• Mentor junior bankers on complex transactions and team initiatives.

Skills

Financial Sponsors

Asset Managers

Hedge Funds

Trade Finance

Working Capital

Cash Management

Liquidity Management

Cross-border Banking

Relationship Management

Senior Coverage Banker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Job description

BBVA is seeking an Executive Director level banker to lead coverage of Financial Sponsors, Asset Managers, and Hedge Funds in the US. The role focuses on originating and structuring Global Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions, with emphasis on LC, Supply Chain Finance, and A/R programs, plus Cash and Liquidity Management opportunities.

The position requires a strong commercial drive, deep structuring capabilities, and disciplined risk management, with responsibilities for mentoring junior