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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:

BBVA is looking for a GLOBAL BANKER METALS & MINING HEAD for Americas territory, based in NY (USA)

The role main tasks are:

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Lead the development and execution of the bank’s metals and mining sector strategy for Latin America in coordination with the Global sector head, and the coverage and product teams in different countries. 
• Expand the client portfolio by leveraging existing relationships with major mining companies and onboarding new relationships that feet into the strategy.
• Provide deep knowledge on market trends, multilateral investment and government entities.
• Identify and originate high-value advisory and financing transactions (M&A, debt & equity capital markets, structured finance, structured trade finance solutions sustainability-linked instruments).
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align strategy with the bank’s broader objectives in corporate banking, investment banking, and ESG advisory.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the key relationship expert for top-tier mining and metals companies with an interest in our Latam footprint
• Provide C-level advisory on industry trends, regulatory frameworks, capital structuring, and investment banking solutions sustainability strategies.
• Develop long-term partnerships and enhance the bank’s reputation as a trusted advisor in the sector.

Sector Expertise & Advisory Services

• Stay ahead of market trends, commodity price cycles, and supply chain dynamics affecting the mining industry.
• Lead sectoral research, risk assessments, and investment opportunity analyses for key clients.
• Advise clients on energy transition strategies and responsible mining practices to align with global ESG standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including investment banking, risk, legal, and compliance and sustainable finance solutions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sector expertise within the bank’s mining division across the region.
• Represent the bank at industry conferences, investor forums, and policy discussions to strengthen thought leadership in the mining sector.

Role requirements:

• Experience of at least 15/20 years building relationships with companies from the metal & mining industry.
• Investment banking experience in mining related deals/projects: DCM, structured/ECA/multilateral financing, M&A, etc.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Speaking fluent English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Availability for travelling frequently.

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 $350,000 to $400,000. 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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