Area:
CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING
Company:
BBVA, SA
What are we looking for?
STEM talent in the BBVA group: What we offer you?
- You will be part of a team of more than 22.000 Technology and Data experts, in 25 countries, whose aim is to take the bank further thanks to technology.
- You will participate in one of the close to 1,800 cutting-edge technology projects that we implement annually with a positive impact on 85 million people.
- You will work with a wide range of technologies, from the most experienced to the most disruptive: 46 different programming languages, 201 development platforms, etc.
- You will collaborate with our main tech partners - Microsoft, Google, AWS, Salesforce, IBM, RedHat, Telefonica, Cisco, Genesys, etc.
- You will carry out innovative projects in areas such as Development, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure and Data. More information.
- You will learn by working in your project, you will work with referents and you will have access to the entire BBVA training offer and to the Ninja project, a gamified training platform with a community of more than 11,000 participants with more than 2,000 talks, 1,300 workshops and 48 hackathons held.
- We have a flexible and balanced working environment, where we encourage work-life balance through our "Work better. Enjoy life" plan. Hybrid work model will be available for this position.
About you
Necessary Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on complex, multi-geography projects.
- In-depth knowledge of BackOffice and Collateral functions, including fixed income products, margin management (initial and variation), trade capture, lifecycle management, settlements, SWIFT messaging, confirmations, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Calypso Functional knowledge and expertise in configurations on the tool: trades, transfers, and workflows, static data filters, message set up, domain values, schedule tasks, etc.
- Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, manage, and motivate teams to achieve goals.
- Communication & Client Orientation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Expertise in managing client expectations and facilitating feedback.
- Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks.
- Problem-Solving: Strong creative and critical thinking abilities; able to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Adaptability: Ability to handle changes and setbacks with resilience and flexibility.
- Team Collaboration: Skilled in fostering teamwork and delegating tasks efficiently across multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent level of English necessary for daily interaction with different partners.
- Agile Expertise: Proficient in Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira).
Overview
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Calypso Fixed Income Area within BBVA CIB SWD Engineering. This pivotal role is responsible for managing multi-geography projects related to Fixed Income (FI) operations and Collateral functionalities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional capable of juggling multiple responsibilities while ensuring that all projects adhere to BBVA CIB’s high standards and meet client expectations.
About the job
Main functions of the role:
- Lead medium and large-scale projects in the Fixed Income area, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
- Oversee and allocate resources for efficient project execution.
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various geographies.
- Manage relationships with Back Office (BO) and Clearings users, providing support and ensuring transparent communication.
- Identify, gather, and clarify business requirements for projects.
- Perform risk management to minimize potential deviations from project plans.
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budget using agile methodologies.
- Ensure the highest quality standards in project implementation.
- Oversee project financials, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and cost management.
Working at BBVA
BBVA is a global company with over 160 years of history present in 25 countries with over 81 million customers. We are more than 110,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary and diverse teams.
At BBVA, we are ahead of the transformation that is taking place in the banking sector, challenging the status quo, to make life easier to our customers.
Being part of BBVA means developing your career in one of the most innovative companies in finance.
Responsible banking
We're committed to responsible banking to help drive a more inclusive and sustainable society. The future of banking lies in financing the future.
We started out with the spirit of helping others make the best financial decisions. That spirit remains with us today and encourages us to keep moving forward, prioritizing innovation and digital transformation so that we can put the opportunities of this new era within everyone's reach.
Diversity
At BBVA we believe having a diverse team makes us a better bank.
For this reason, we actively support diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities regardless race, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment that allows every employee to do their best work.
Our values
Our values define our identity; they are what drives us to make our goals a reality and they guide all of our actions and the decisions we make.
Customer comes first
We think big
We are one team