Project Finance Executive Director

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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:

1. Summary of Responsibilities: The ED will be part of the team responsible for the origination, structuring, and execution of Project Finance deals in BBVA New York. In line with this senior position, they will have to focus on more managerial task such as origination and monitoring of the performance of more junior member steam. However, due to the compact size of the team, they will be expected to take over structuring, execution and documentation of specific deals. 2. List Major/Essential Job Duties: • Direct underwriting, Due Diligence, and Financial Analysis of project finance opportunities in infrastructure and energy • Monitoring delivery of internal apps for both product and credit by junior team • Review of market material for client pitches • Support and guidance in the preparation of Information Memos and Lender Presentations for lead role opportunities • Managing the diligence process from a technical and legal standpoint and overseeing the structuring process through deal closing • Overseeing portfolio management and information reporting as well as due accounting of deals

3. Level of Complexity and Risk Involved: Complex responsibilities, with a critical component being the overseeing of work performance by junior team members as well as direct responsibilities for both origination and execution of deals. As for all member of the Project Finance team he will need a very strong understanding of underwriting and risk analysis. 4. Scope of Duties: • Close interaction with teams in the global BBVA organization and, specifically, with member of the credit and risk team in New York and Madrid. • Active involvement in all credit process with both Madrid and New York teams on a deal to deal basis • Understanding of financial modeling • Oral and written presentations for client marketing and internal purposes. • Client meeting participation with a strong focus for deal origination • Responsible for overseeing of all internal process as well as deal loan closing process • Identification and use of research and tools • Active participation in all due diligence and legal process when related to specific transactions

5. Skills, knowledge, and abilities/competencies: • Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field • 12+ years of experience working in corporate and/or investment banking related to Project Finance and/or experience in construction energy firms related to project finance • Formal credit training a strong plus • Fluent in English a must, strong preference for Spanish fluency • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines • Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, financial modeling and DCF analysis • Proficient in ALL Microsoft Office Tools, Bloomberg a plus

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 $275,000 to $320,000. 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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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.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).

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