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About the Role

BBVA is seeking a Supervisory Relations Manager to join its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) platform in New York, supporting the management of regulatory relationships and supervisory activities across BBVA’s U.S. legal entities.

Reporting directly to the Head of Supervisory Relations for the U.S., this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of the bank’s interactions with key regulators, including the Federal Reserve, New York State Department of Financial Services, SEC, FINRA, and NFA. The position provides significant exposure to senior management and cross-functional leadership, with visibility into regulatory strategy, examinations, and supervisory priorities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broad exposure to regulatory strategy, supervisory engagements, and governance across BBVA’s U.S. operations, while working closely with senior management and key regulatory stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Support the management and coordination of BBVA’s relationships with U.S. regulatory agencies, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and professional communication

• Play a central role in the coordination and execution of regulatory examinations, including:

  • Managing and tracking regulatory requests across multiple stakeholders

  • Coordinating timely, accurate, and well-controlled responses

  • Supporting preparation for examiner meetings and ongoing supervisory interactions

• Contribute to the management of the regulatory lifecycle, including:

  • Monitoring supervisory expectations and emerging regulatory priorities

  • Tracking findings, MRAs, and remediation efforts

  • Supporting the drafting and coordination of responses to supervisory letters

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Front Office) to drive alignment and ensure effective execution of regulatory deliverables

• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior management in advance of regulatory engagements

• Support reporting to U.S. senior management and Head Office on regulatory developments, examination outcomes, and key risks

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, reporting processes, and tracking tools related to regulatory activities

• Support Resolution Planning (Living Will) activities for U.S. entities, including cross-functional coordination and regulatory submissions

• Represent the Supervisory Relations function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) preferred

Experience

• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in regulatory relations, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, bank supervision, or a related function within financial services

• Direct experience interacting with U.S. regulators (Federal Reserve, NYDFS, SEC, FINRA, NFA, etc.) strongly preferred

• Hands-on experience supporting regulatory examinations and supervisory processes

• Prior experience at a U.S. regulatory agency (e.g., Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC) is a strong plus

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the U.S. banking regulatory framework and supervisory environment

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear, concise messaging

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage across a wide range of personalities and levels of seniority

• Executive presence and sound judgment, with the ability to operate confidently in high-visibility and regulator-facing situations

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly in sensitive or regulator-facing communications

• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop broad institutional and regulatory knowledge

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Languages

• English required; Spanish is 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 $130,000 to $145,000. 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

Legal requirements

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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EEO Statement

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