Structured Trade Portfolio Monitoring Associate

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA USA is seeking an Associate to support Portfolio Monitoring & Solutions in its New York office. You will perform day-to-day post-closing monitoring of structured financing, validate collateral and borrower reporting, and escalate emerging risks.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Risk, Legal and Operations to maintain robust monitoring and reporting processes. Responsibilities include validating reports, monitoring covenants, and supporting automation initiatives with Excel, Power BI,

Qualifications

• Experience in structured trade finance or asset-based lending.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of borrowing base methodologies and collateral monitoring.
• Ability to interpret credit agreements and transaction structures.
• Fluency in English; Spanish language skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing monitoring of Structured Trade & Commodity Finance transactions including various facilities.
• Review and validate collateral reports, inventory reports, and borrower financials.
• Monitor collateral eligibility, advance rates, reserves, and covenants.
• Identify exceptions, breaches, reporting deficiencies and emerging risks.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Risk, Legal, Operations and external collateral managers to resolve issues.
• Support onboarding of new transactions, amendments and portfolio transfers.

Skills

Structured Trade Finance

Commodity Finance

Asset-Based Lending

Borrowing Base

Collateral Monitoring

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Google Apps Script

English Fluency

Spanish Proficiency

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Google Apps Script

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

The Associate supports the Portfolio Monitoring & Solutions function by performing the day-to-day post-closing monitoring and control of BBVA's Structured Trade & Commodity Finance portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with transaction documentation, monitoring collateral performance, validating borrower reporting and identifying emerging risks across a broad range of structured financing solutions. Working closely with Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations, Engineering, external service providers and clients, the Associate contributes to maintaining a robust portfolio monitoring framework while supporting portfolio reporting, process standardization and automation initiatives.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Associate's day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Performing ongoing monitoring of Structured Trade & Commodity Finance transactions, including Commodity Borrowing Base Facilities, Inventory Finance, Warehouse Finance, Prepayments, Pre-Export Finance, Receivables Purchase Programs (RPP), Receivables Finance, Credit Insurance-backed transactions and other structured working capital facilities.
• Reviewing and validating borrowing base certificates, collateral reports, inventory reports, warehouse reports and borrower financial information.
• Monitoring collateral eligibility, advance rates, reserves, dilution, concentration limits, financial covenants and reporting requirements in accordance with transaction documentation.
• Identifying, investigating and escalating exceptions, covenant breaches, reporting deficiencies and emerging portfolio risks.
• Reviewing transaction documentation to understand collateral structures, security packages, insurance provisions, warehouse arrangements and monitoring obligations.
• Coordinating with Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations, Engineering and external collateral managers to resolve monitoring issues and outstanding documentation requirements.
• Supporting the onboarding of new transactions, amendments, renewals, refinancings and portfolio transfers by implementing monitoring requirements and controls.
• Preparing and maintaining portfolio monitoring reports, management dashboards and evidence repositories to support internal governance and decision-making.
• Ensuring timely receipt, validation and maintenance of borrower reporting and collateral information.
• Contributing to the development, standardization and continuous improvement of monitoring procedures, governance frameworks and operating controls.
• Supporting digitalization and automation initiatives by leveraging reporting and analytical tools such as Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python or similar technologies.
• Maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders and clients while providing a high level of service and responsiveness.

Level of Complexity and Risk Involved

The role operates in a dynamic and highly regulated environment involving complex structured financing transactions secured by commodities, inventories, receivables and other collateral assets. Responsibilities require interpreting sophisticated legal and credit documentation, analyzing collateral performance and exercising sound judgment when identifying exceptions or emerging risks. The Associate is expected to independently manage multiple transactions simultaneously while ensuring compliance with financing agreements, internal policies and regulatory requirements. Although major credit decisions remain with senior management and risk teams, the quality and timeliness of the Associate's monitoring activities are critical to the early identification of potential risks, protection of the Bank's collateral position and overall portfolio performance. The position requires frequent interaction with multiple internal and external stakeholders and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced international environment.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities/Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Structured Trade Finance, Commodity Finance or Asset-Based Lending products.
• Understanding of borrowing base methodologies and collateral monitoring principles.
• Ability to interpret credit agreements, security documentation and transaction structures.
• Knowledge of inventory finance, warehouse finance, receivables finance and structured working capital solutions.
• Financial statement analysis and covenant monitoring capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Google Apps Script or other reporting and automation tools is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Legal and external stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in process optimization and automation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is highly valued.

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 $110,000 to $130,000. 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 positions.

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