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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:
We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our Structured Finance team as a Senior Vice President or Executive Director. In this role, you will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing Project Finance transactions with a primary focus on the energy, infrastructure, and TMT sectors. The position is based in Hong Kong, where you will play a key part in expanding our portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region, working closely with clients, internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver tailored financing solutions. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex deals in a fast-paced market, contributing to the bank’s strategic objectives in sustainable and innovative financing.
Key Responsibilities:
Origination and Business Development: identify and pursue new business opportunities in Project Finance within energy, infrastructure and TMT. Build and maintain relationships with key clients, such as developers, operators, investors and government entities, to generate a robust pipeline of transactions.
Transaction Execution: lead the end-to-end execution of deals, from initial structuring and due diligence to negotiation, documentation, and closing. Preparation of credit papers, collaborating with risk, legal, tax and compliance teams to ensure efficient processes.
Market Research and Strategy: monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive landscapes in energy, infrastructure, and TMT industries. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on potential opportunities and risks in the Asia-Pacific region.
Client Relationship Management: act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering customized financing solutions that align with their strategic goals. Foster long-term partnerships to drive repeat business and referrals.
Team Collaboration and Leadership: mentor junior team members, contribute to cross-functional projects, and support the overall growth of the Project Finance business. Ensure adherence to the bank’s policies, ESG principles, and international standards.
Risk Management: assess credit, operational, and market risks associated with project finance transactions, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies to protect the bank’s interests.
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related disciplines; advanced degrees (eg. MBA, CFA, etc) or professional qualifications are highly desirable.
7 to 12+ years of working experience in Project Finance or related roles with banking or advisory firms.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of the APAC Project Finance market and industry best practices, with specific experience in the energy, infrastructure and TMT sectors
Strong expertise in deal structuring, financial modelling, credit analysis.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship building abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Willingness to travel within the Asia-Pacific region and occasionally to Europe.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI analytical tools
Language
Fluent in spoken and written English. Spanish or Mandarin (or other Asian languages) will be viewed favourably.
Skills:
Communication, Negotiation, Relationship BuildingAt BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking.
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