CIB STRATEGY PRINCIPAL MANAGER II

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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:

Job Purpose & Objectives

Head of Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of BBVA in Asia in alignment with the bank's global strategy. It plays a pivotal role in defining long-term goals, making data-driven decisions, and guiding the company toward sustainable growth and success as well as directly supporting Asia CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & implementation: Lead the definition & execution of the strategy and business plans in coordination with internal stakeholders across BBVA global network.
• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, potential partnerships, SWOT and competitive threats relevant to BBVA Asia business.
• Governance: Support Asia CEO communications & committees (presentations,...) with BBVA top Management as well as regional ones.
• Sustainability lead for Asia: Guide sustainable finance Asia team identifying and developing business opportunities in the region.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and assess progress against strategic objectives and actions needed in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Marketing: Plan & coordinate marketing initiatives in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, such as BBVA footprint countries Embassies & Government offices in Asia.

Job Specifications

Qualification & Experience

• Senior project management experience in the finance space, either inhouse or external (Consulting), who is able to drive definition and execution of complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Management / Financial Controller experience at Banks, preferably in the CIB space.
• Public speaking and network building experience.

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding, preferably from the lenses of a foreign bank in Asia, of:

• Corporate and Investment Banking space (products, markets, regulations,..)
• Sustainability and Sustainable Finance.
• X-border business linking Asia with the rest of the world, particularly BBVA footprint countries.
• Proficient in Google/Microsoft Office (incl. excel and powerpoint).
• Language proficiency: English (must), Spanish (recommended), Mandarin/Japanese/Korean (valued)

Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)

• Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment (lead, convince, not impose).
• Hard worker, energetic and empathetic
• Well-organized and meticulous in details.

Skills:

Strategic Planning

Job ID JR00062496