• As a Manager in BBVA's Strategy and M&A team, you will play a key role in driving the bank's strategic initiatives, investments, and partnerships
• You will lead high-impact strategic assessments, manage M&A and fund investment activities, and foster connections with the innovation ecosystem, including startups, investment funds, and strategic partners
• The role combines rigorous financial analysis with market intelligence and ecosystem engagement to support BBVA's innovation and growth agenda
• Strategic Innovation Scouting: Identify and assess fintech startups, emerging technologies, and scalable business models that align with the bank's innovation and growth strategy
• Thought Leadership: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to interpret trends in AI, data-driven finance, embedded banking, and digital assets
• Partnership Development: Cultivate and leverage a robust network in the innovation ecosystem (VCs, accelerators, startup founders, tech hubs) to source opportunities and strategic insights
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, digital, and strategy teams to integrate external innovations into internal capabilities
• Investment Analysis & Execution: Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment on equity and fund investment opportunities, with a focus on high-growth
• Drive the project management and coordination: Of internal and external teams, ensuring successful execution of M&A projects and strategic assessments

Access to a dynamic ecosystem of startups, investors, and tech partners

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in equity investments or investment funds or strategy functions, ideally in financial services
• Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, valuation techniques, and strategic business evaluation
• Strategic mindset and strong accountability
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to startups, venture capital, or entrepreneurshipeither directly or through a strategic/investment lens
• Solid grasp of technology trends, AI, and digital business models in banking and financial services
• Strong professional network in the innovation and fintech ecosystem in Spain or Europe
• Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel is required
• Being part of a global leader in digital transformation

A strong focus on sustainability and impact investing

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field

• Opportunities for global mobility and collaboration across a network of innovation centers
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning, and a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh ideas and bold thinking
• With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $180,000 to $205,000
• Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained
• 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