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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:

Overview

BBVA is seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to join the Client Coverage team managing and expanding BBVA’s relationships with major South Korean clients operating globally, driving business development across a full suite of investment banking, capital markets, and financing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Client relationships

• Drive revenue growth by originating new business opportunities with Korean clients in Asia and globally, leading BBVA efforts to widen and deepen client relationships in South Korea.

• Develop and execute tailored coverage strategies and compelling pitches leveraging Industry (market trends, competitive positioning,...) expertise and BBVA global capabilities, to deliver innovative and value-added solutions.

• Develop long-term, strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders at client organizations.

• Collaborate with global and regional coverage, product and other internal teams to deliver consistent and coordinated client service.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Foster a collaborative culture with cross-functional teams across geographies.

• Promote BBVA’s corporate values, risk culture, and commitment to sustainability in all client interactions.

• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and KYC/AML requirements.

• Maintain robust oversight of credit exposure, client profitability, and deal execution. Analyze clients financial situation, drivers and underlying dynamics and present it to the risk department in a clear and comprehensive manner. Actively participating in risk committees and coverage planning forums as required.
   

Key Requirements

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate or investment banking, with a strong track record in client coverage and relevant client/contacts network.

• Deep understanding of the Korean corporate landscape and business culture.

• Proven ability to originate and execute complex financial transactions across products.

• Experience working in a regional or global banking platform; familiarity with Asian financial markets and regulatory environments is preferred.
   

Skills & Competencies

• Native or fluent Korean language skills; fluency in English is essential.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and commercial acumen.

• Demonstrated leadership capability and team-oriented mindset.

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:

Interpersonal Communication