LBO RISK MANAGER

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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.

You will be part of the Global Risk Management (GRM) unit in London, specifically within the Asset Managers and LBOs team. We are a key strategic pillar for BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) expansion in the UK. We manage the end-to-end credit risk process for high-profile Leveraged Buyout transactions. Our team is characterized by technical rigor, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to diversity, providing a high-impact platform for professionals looking to influence large-scale financial decisions in a growing organization.

About the job:

As a Manager within the LBO Risk team, you will take a leading role in the risk assessment and underwriting of complex transactions. We are looking for a professional who is ready to step up and grow alongside our expanding portfolio.

Your key impact areas will be:

• End-to-End Underwriting: Leading the risk analysis for new LBO transactions, evaluating financial structures, operational risk profiles, and complex cash flow projections.

• Strategic Decision Making: Presenting and defending risk proposals in Credit Committees, acting as a critical voice in the deal-approval process.

• Stakeholder Management: Partnering with front-office product lines and global risk teams (CIB & Group level) to ensure a balanced approach between business growth and risk appetite.

• Active Monitoring: Supervising the LBO portfolio performance, identifying trends and proactively managing potential risks to ensure sustainable returns.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years experience of LBO related credit risk underwriting in an investment banking environment.

  • Direct experience managing LBO transactions from pre-screening to closing.

• Specific Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of LBO structures, leveraged finance, and debt products.

  • Advanced financial modeling skills, with a focus on stress testing and sensitivity analysis.

  • Familiarity with credit documentation and financial covenants.

• Academic Background: Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline.

• Languages: Fluent English is a must.

• Personal Skills:

  • Growth Mindset: Strong desire to develop professionally in a fast-paced, expanding environment.

  • Impact Orientation: Ability to manage complex priorities and deliver high-quality assessments under dynamic conditions.

  • Strategic Collaboration: Excellent team player with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in the UK/European leveraged finance market.

• Knowledge of ESG integration in credit risk assessment.

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Please note that priority will be given to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

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