Vice President – Industrials coverage banker – CIB France

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.

BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) is part of one of the world's leading financial institutions, offering comprehensive corporate, investment and wholesale banking solutions that help clients achieve their strategic objectives across industries and markets. BBVA CIB combines deep local market knowledge with global expertise to deliver tailored financing, advisory and risk solutions for the most complex and meaningful corporate projects. Our ambition is grounded in sustainable growth, innovation and long-term partnerships, enabling clients to transform their businesses and contribute to a more sustainable future.

At BBVA Group, our customers come first, we think big and act as one team. Our responsible banking model supports inclusive and sustainable development, and we constantly invest in digital capabilities and data-driven solutions.

About the job:

As a Coverage Banker – Corporate Clients (Industrial Sector) based in Paris, you will play a central role in developing and managing BBVA's relationships with major French industrial corporates. You will drive strategic engagement, commercial origination and execution.

As VP, you will report to a senior banker in charge of the French industrial sector, and in turn to an industry banker in charge of the global industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Banker in charge of French Industrial groups in France, giving general support in all the dialogue and commercial efforts to build long-term relationships with French Industrials.

• Prepare and present credit applications.

• Originate financial solutions for BBVA France industrial clients, in coordination with product specialists (M&A, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate finance, Structured Finance, Global Transaction Banking, Global Markets, Advisory, cash management, Risk & Credit, legal, etc.).

• Provide market insights and strategic advice to corporates based on sector trends, macroeconomic developments, and BBVA CIB's capabilities.

• Coordinate client pitches and presentations, ensuring high-quality execution of commercial opportunities.Work closely with BBVA's international network to bring cross-border coverage and value to clients.

• Collaborate with risk and internal committees in preparing credit proposals and approvals.

• Represent BBVA CIB at client meetings, industry events and internal steering committees.

• Prepare internal notes for business committees and reporting to BBVA's top managementMonitor the credit portfolio's EAD, RORC.

• Ensure strong KYCs and regulatory discipline.

• Keep the Senior Banker informed about progress, bottlenecks and ensure timely involvement of SB.

Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, investment banking, coverage, or relationship management, ideally within coverage of large corporates.

• Strong understanding of corporate financing solutions, capital markets, and structured banking products.

• Proven track record in originating and managing high-value client relationships.

• Excellent financial analysis and credit assessment capabilities.

• Strategic thinker with commercial insight and ability to manage complex transactions.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in French, English, and Spanish — both written and spoken (mandatory) to support cross-border client interaction and leverage BBVA's global network.

Personal Qualities

• Client-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Collaborative team player, agile and solutions-oriented.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with high ethical and professional standards.

• Feeling comfortable running parallel workstream under time pressure

Academic background

• Master degree in Finance, business administration, economics or related field.

• Solid academic grounding in corporate finance, financial analysis, credit fundamentals

Why Joining BBVA CIB 

• Impactful Role: Work at the heart of BBVA CIB's mission to deliver impactful financing and advisory solutions to leading industrial corporates.

• Global Reach: Leverage BBVA's worldwide network to provide cross-border insights and solutions.

• Growth & Development: BBVA is in a phase of ambitious growth, with strong investment in talent, training and career development.

• Values & Culture: Join an organization that values integrity, teamwork, innovation and a client-centric approach — where long-term relationships and responsible banking are core to our success.

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