WHOLESALE RISK ASSOCIATE I at Banco Bilbao… · Hong Kong

WHOLESALE RISK ASSOCIATE I Location: Hong Kong Excited to grow your career? 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 Description Key Responsibilities Analyze the creditworthiness of counterparties and financial institutions to determine appropriate risk exposure Prepare and review credit proposals, supporting transaction approvals and ongoing client assessment Monitor credit risk across portfolios, identifying emerging risks and ensuring exposures remain within limits Assess risks related to financial products, including complex and derivative transactions Conduct ongoing due diligence on existing and prospective clients, tracking market and industry developments Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate credit ratings and limits Collaborate with front office and support functions to support timely deal execution and effective risk mitigation Produce regular risk reports and respond to ad hoc credit and analysis requests Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field Minimum 3 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, or financial analysis (experience with financial institutions is a plus) Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and risk metrics Good understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives (preferred), as well as trading documentations (ISDA/CSA/GMRA/GMSLA) Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Language & Other Skills Fluency in written and spoken English and one other major Asian language (Chinese/Korean/Japanese).  Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage. Experience with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ; programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) are an advantage Job Posting BBVA Hong Kong will conduct a background check on you in accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).  Should any discrepancy identified or deemed unsatisfactory to us, we reserve the rights to terminate your employment in such case.  (FAQs for In-Scope Individual: https://www.hkab.org.hk/files/page/page-content/79/FAQs_for_In-Scope_Individuals_(24_July_2025)-1753348029.pdf) Skills: Analytical Analysis