Global Trade Finance LATAM Senior Analyst

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Senior Analyst working for the Global Trade Finance team at BBVA New York will support the Product Specialists with the marketing, origination, structuring and execution of Trade Finance solutions to BBVA’s Global Corporate Clients and Financial Institutions, which include but are not limited to:

● Letters of Credit (issuance, confirmation, advising of Documentary Letters of Credit, Stand-

By LCs, Documentary Collections, etc.)

● Receivables/Payables Finance: Supply Chain Finance / Confirming, Receivable Purchase Programs / Factoring / Vendor Factoring, Forfaiting / Structured Forfaiting (discount without recourse of instruments of payment such as LCs, receivables, bills of exchange, promissory notes, etc.)

● Credit Enhanced Short-Term Facilities: ECAs, Private Insurance, Multilaterals

● Prepayment and Pre-export Finance

● Silent Guarantees

● Sustainable Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions within the Global Transaction Banking ESG Framework (GTB Sustainability Framework)

Major/Essential Job Duties:

● Support the origination of Global Trade Finance and Working Capital transactions primarily

without Latam Global Clients, as well as Latam Subsidiaries of our Global Clients

● Assist in evaluating business opportunities, putting together tailor-made structures and preparing internal proposals

● Negotiation of credit agreements, promissory notes, letters of credit and other credit documents

● Coordinate closing and funding procedures with treasury and operations team (HUB), including fixing funding rates, completing documentation and compliance requirements

● Participate in the team’s marketing activities by preparing marketing material, including presentations, for our clients as well as statistics for internal purposes

● Maintain a strict portfolio management control; interact with business development units

for reporting purposes

● Maintain direct contact with our affiliated banks for support of funding needs

● Assist in product development and creation of alternative structures

● Conduct independent research on corporate and industry sectors

Skills, knowledge, abilities/competencies:

Technical Skills:

● An ideal candidate has a minimum of 1-2 years of Global Trade Finance experience

● Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.

● Fluent in English and Spanish (both oral and written), Portuguese a plus.

● Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Global Trade Finance and Working

Capital products and business, and the GTB Sustainability Framework

● Knowledge and/or formal credit training and solid analytical financial background in order to understand and determine the risk and profitability of client solutions

● Excellent communication and presentation skills

● Experience identifying and leveraging internal resources, building and working with cross-bank teams to deliver solutions to clients

● Proven track record of managing multiple projects and transactions and executing the transactions in a bank that has a complex multi-country organization

● Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint in order to deliver high-quality presentations to clients

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $100,000-$105,000. 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

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.

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