Credit Risk Officer, Financial Sponsors

BBVA

Credit Risk Officer in Financial Institutions team analyzing fund finance activities and preparing credit applications for approval. Collaborating with Credit Committees in New York and Madrid.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze Financial Statements, Credit Agreements, Borrowing Base certificates, Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), and side letters
Prepare comprehensive, high-quality credit applications for new and existing deals
Present credit applications and deal summaries for approval to both the New York and Madrid Credit Committees
Review and process interim requests, including waivers and amendments
Maintain accurate credit files and documentation folders to ensure readiness for internal audits and credit quality control reviews
Demonstrate strong knowledge of traded products and related documentation, including ISDA, CSA, CDEA, and GMRA agreements
Utilize advanced Excel skills to manage and coordinate spreadsheets and financial data from trading systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field
Five to fifteen (5-15) years of relevant experience in Finance, Credit Risk Management, Underwriting, or Loan Review, preferably within a major financial institution covering the FIG sector
In-depth knowledge of the Fund Finance space, structured products and derivatives documentation
Ability to analyze financial statements
Solid understanding of general credit risk principles, foundations, and methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscredit risk managementunderwritingloan reviewstructured productsderivatives documentationExcel

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting