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Bilbao Vizcaya Investments (BVI) is a BBVA company responsible for executing and managing the Group's private equity investments.
Its focus areas include FinTech, Decarbonization, Digital Assets, and High-Growth Tech Companies.
Part of BBVA Spark within the Corporate and Investment Banking division, BVI manages relationships with venture capital funds to foster banking business opportunities with both the funds and their portfolio companies. BVI currently oversees more than €900 million in investment commitments, distributed across 30+ asset managers in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Latin America, as well as direct investments in fintechs, warrants, and startups linked to Spark.
About the job:
Main objectives:
In particular, the candidate will be:
The main liaison with VC funds under his/her coverage, currently LatAm.
Be responsible for business generation for BBVA Spark.
Lead/participate in the definition/update of the investment strategy of the area in the different verticals.
Lead/participate in all aspects of the investment process: fund screening and selection, negotiation, due diligence and execution.
Involved in the ongoing management of the investments in VC funds, including, but not limited to: reviewing the fund’s deal-flow, representing BBVA at the fund’s investment committee, liaising with BBVA’s internal stakeholders for the purpose of generating business opportunities and transferring key insights from the VCs to the Group.
Monitor funds performance and other relevant trends.
Prepare insightful and timely analyses and presentations to drive investment decisions and for engagement with the area’ extensive network of internal (BBVA) and external (VC ecosystem) stakeholders.
Requirements:
Business or Engineering degree or an MBA from top business school.
Prior experience with the VC industry and an existing personal network will be extremely valuable.
Proven experience in developing and presenting market analysis and/or investment proposals.
Previous experience with Latin American markets is a plus.
Investor in listed companies or private companies is a plus .
Languages: Spanish and English fluent necessary for the performance of daily functions.
Soft skills:
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Strategic thinker, capable of coming up with new ideas and solutions.
Team player mentality who lives by our values (“customers come first”, “think big”, “one team”).
Any work experience that demonstrates the drive, skills and character required to be successful in a demanding, entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment.
Qualified candidates likely also meet the following criteria:
Self-starter with superior work ethic and uncompromising personal integrity.
Highly analytical with an interest in sifting through, and identifying trends within, large volumes of data.
Understanding of financial modeling and accounting.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision (including proactively seeking guidance when needed).
Passionate about personal development and career mentorship.
Wants to be part of a highly collaborative team, where we all strive to win together.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
Technical skills:
Business/Financial Analysis.
Financial Modeling.
Spreadsheet and presentation software in both Office and Google environments (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets).
What we offer:
Join a growing company: Bilbao Vizcaya Investments is a rapidly developing company, with multiple challenges and opportunities ahead, ideal for those looking to build and add value from the start.
Location in Bilbao : You will work from one of the most dynamic and connected cities in Spain, offering good life quality and opportunities for personal and professional development. Regular business trips to Madrid.
Dynamic, high-performance team: You will be part of a small, agile, and powerful team, where individual impact is significant.
Interaction with the Venture Capital investment ecosystem, both through funds and portfolio companies, as well as with other market players.
Learning and growth opportunities: This position offers a unique environment to learn, grow, and directly contribute to the success of BVI and BBVA Spark.
High visibility in the corporate environment, both in business and support areas.
Ownership of key processes in the company's financial planning, monitoring, and financial management.
Work-life balance and flexibility: We promote an environment that facilitates a work-life balance.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Financial Analysis, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Work Initiative
