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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.
The IB&F Corporate Lending team, specifically our Fund Finance division, is a dynamic and integral part of our Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business. We specialize in the origination and execution of Capital Call opportunities and tailored lending solutions for Asset Managers and Financial Sponsors The team focuses on building and managing a robust portfolio of Subscription facilities while operating in a fast-paced environment By working closely with internal partners across coverage, products, credit, risk, and compliance, we ensure the delivery of comprehensive financial solutions that meet the complex, day-to-day needs of our institutional clients
About the job:
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Corporate Banking and Private Markets? Join our IB&F Corporate Lending team within the Fund Finance division in London You will closely support the team in their daily activities, helping to facilitate capital call and lending solutions for Asset Managers and Financial Sponsors while gaining unique exposure to how a major Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business operates from the inside
What You Will Do
Origination & Execution Support: Assist senior team members in identifying capital call opportunities with new and existing Financial Sponsors and Asset Managers
Portfolio Analysis Assistance: Support the team in building and managing a portfolio of Subscription facilities by helping to review and analyze relevant client information
Monitoring Collaboration: Help monitor facility performance, track and record client contact activity, and assist in updating monitoring databases and modeling returns under direct supervision
Committee Preparation: Assist in organizing, preparing, and working on relevant documentation and paperwork linked to Credit, Risk, and Business committee submissions
Internal Liaison Support: Assist the team in liaising with internal partners across coverage, products, credit, risk, and compliance to help service day-to-day client needs
What We Are Looking For
Education: Recent Graduate (or currently looking for a placement/gap year) with a clear career focus on Private Markets, Lending Products, or Finance
Languages: English is mandatory
Key Competencies: Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills, combined with a collaborative team spirit
Tech Savvy: Strong IT skills and a good command of digital workplace tools (such as Google Workspace)
Mindset: A strong desire to learn through active participation, great attention to detail, and a proactive, supportive attitude
Fund Finance & Lending Expertise: A foundational, hands-on understanding of capital call structures, Subscription facilities, and borrowing bases
Financial & Risk Analysis Skills: Learn the core criteria behind credit approvals, risk assessments, business reviews, and return modeling
CIB Business Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how a Corporate & Investment Banking office is managed and how different product desks operate
High-Level Exposure: Active learning through close collaboration with senior team members (including Executive Directors, VPs, and Analysts)
⚠️ Important Requirements
Availability: This is a full-time, 1-year position from September 2026 to September 2027 This is NOT a summer internship Please only apply if you can commit to this duration
Location: One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London
Right to Work: Applicants must possess UK Citizenship or a valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process
Skills:
Business Banking, Investment Banking, Risk Analysis
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking.
Every one of our 121,486 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 71.5 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 166 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.
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