Regulatory Relations Manager

BBVA

Regulatory Relations Manager supporting management of regulatory relationships across BBVA’s U.S. legal entities.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

regulatory relationsregulatory affairscompliancerisk managementbank supervisionregulatory examinationssupervisory processesU.S. banking regulatory frameworkgovernance frameworksregulatory submissions

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject managementverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementexecutive presencesound judgmentattention to detailcollaborative mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAJD

Industry Keywords

U.S. regulatorsFederal ReserveNYDFSSECFINRANFAMRAsResolution Planningsupervisory lettersregulatory developments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the management and coordination of BBVA’s relationships with U.S. regulatory agencies, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and professional communication
Play a central role in the coordination and execution of regulatory examinations, including: Managing and tracking regulatory requests across multiple stakeholders
Coordinating timely, accurate, and well-controlled responses
Supporting preparation for examiner meetings and ongoing supervisory interactions
Contribute to the management of the regulatory lifecycle, including: Monitoring supervisory expectations and emerging regulatory priorities
Tracking findings, MRAs, and remediation efforts
Supporting the drafting and coordination of responses to supervisory letters
Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Front Office) to drive alignment and ensure effective execution of regulatory deliverables
Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior management in advance of regulatory engagements
Support reporting to U.S. senior management and Head Office on regulatory developments, examination outcomes, and key risks
Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, reporting processes, and tracking tools related to regulatory activities
Support Resolution Planning (Living Will) activities for U.S. entities, including cross-functional coordination and regulatory submissions
Represent the Supervisory Relations function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) preferred
Approximately 5–7 years of experience in regulatory relations, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, bank supervision, or a related function within financial services
Direct experience interacting with U.S. regulators (Federal Reserve, NYDFS, SEC, FINRA, NFA, etc.) strongly preferred
Hands-on experience supporting regulatory examinations and supervisory processes
Prior experience at a U.S. regulatory agency (e.g., Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC) is a strong plus
Solid understanding of the U.S. banking regulatory framework and supervisory environment
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear, concise messaging
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage across a wide range of personalities and levels of seniority
Executive presence and sound judgment, with the ability to operate confidently in high-visibility and regulator-facing situations
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly in sensitive or regulator-facing communications
Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop broad institutional and regulatory knowledge
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
English required; Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus