VP, CIB Testing & Internal Controls

BBVA; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

BBVA in New York (US) seeks an experienced risk testing professional to support the US Regulation and Internal Control (RIC) unit within Corporate & Investment Banking. The role focuses on executing the testing program for the US Bank Branch and Broker Dealer, contributing to risk assessments, issue management, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in financial services risk/controls, strong knowledge of testing methodologies, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic experience.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry in areas like compliance testing/monitoring, internal audit, regulatory examination, risk, or related control functions.
• 5 years in senior/lead capacity conducting or overseeing risk-based reviews, audits, examinations, testing, control assessments, or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry practices.
• Experience with preparation of quality workpapers and reports to Senior Management.
• Understands regulatory expectations for testing teams.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the US Head of Testing in conducting a branch-wide risk analysis to identify focus areas.
• Assist in developing the annual Testing Plan and obtain Management approvals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across various seniority levels.
• Conduct Testing reviews in accordance with the plan and methodology.
• Identify and test controls, identify issues, and execute reviews with minimal supervision.
• Provide timely status updates to the US Head of Testing and draft test reports.
• Follow up on action plans, track deadlines, and Escalate delays.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for the Testing function.
• Assist in responding to internal and external requests (e.g., Internal Audit, Regulatory requests).

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Audit/testing

Communication

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BBVA in New York (US) seeks an experienced risk testing professional to support the US Regulation and Internal Control (RIC) unit within Corporate & Investment Banking. The role focuses on executing the testing program for the US Bank Branch and Broker Dealer, contributing to risk assessments, issue management, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in financial services risk/controls, strong knowledge of testing methodologies, and excellent communication.