VP, CIB Testing & Risk Assurance (US)

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BBVA US Corporate & Investment Banking seeks an experienced testing professional to support the Non-Financial Risk testing program in the New York office. The role involves branch-wide risk analysis, planning, and coordinating across senior stakeholders to ensure effective controls and reporting.

The candidate should bring 8–12 years in financial services risk/audit, 5+ years in senior roles, strong testing knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic experience.
• 8–12 years of relevant financial services experience in compliance testing, internal audit, regulatory examination, or risk/ control functions.
• At least 5 years in senior/lead capacity conducting risk-based reviews, audits, examinations, testing, or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry practices.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the US Head of Testing in conducting a branch-wide risk analysis twice a year.
• Develop the annual Testing Plan and obtain Management approvals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across various seniority levels.
• Conduct Testing reviews per plan and methodology.
• Identify controls, issues, and draft Test reports with supervision.
• Provide timely status updates to the US Head of Testing.
• Follow up on action plans and deadlines; escalate delays.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for the Testing function.
• Assist with responses to internal and external requests (Audit, Regulatory).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Regulatory knowledge

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BBVA US Corporate & Investment Banking seeks an experienced testing professional to support the Non-Financial Risk testing program in the New York office. The role involves branch-wide risk analysis, planning, and coordinating across senior stakeholders to ensure effective controls and reporting.

The candidate should bring 8–12 years in financial services risk/audit, 5+ years in senior roles, strong testing knowledge, and excellent communication.