Job information GROWTH SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE from the Company BBVA, this latest GROWTH SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE job vacancy is located in the city London. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Business field have been opened and published up to the specified time.
Job Description :
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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:
A global financial institution is building a team for its newly established Venture & Growth Lending business in Europe. The team will be based in London and will cover the UK and continental Europe.
The role of the innovation economy in Europe has been increasing significantly over the past few years. According to PitchBook, venture capital investment reached just over Euro 57 billion in across Europe. In a market environment where the path to profitability is crucial, tech companies are increasingly seeking less dilutive capital solutions such as venture debt and banking services.
The bank has successfully developed a banking business for startups and high-growth tech companies in its home markets, quickly establishing a strong reputation. It is now looking to expand into other European markets. The product offering will focus on debt products, including venture debt and asset-backed facilities, along with corporate banking products for tech companies at various stages of development (early-stage, startup, growth).
Main responsibilities:
Based in London, the Associate / Senior Analyst will be an integral part of BBVA's European Venture & Growth Lending team and reporting to the Managing Director, providing comprehensive support across various critical functions, including conducting in-depth market research and sector-specific analysis, engaging with clients to evaluate their strategies and business plans, and drafting detailed debt investment proposals for the Credit Risk and Investment Committee.
The role also involves preparing financial models and forecasts to design optimal debt structures tailored to the unique needs of each client. The Associate will manage the due diligence process end-to-end and support the team in the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents.
What we are looking for:
Finance, Business or Engineering degree. An MBA or CFA will be a plus.
2-4 Years of experience in venture & growth lending to tech companies within a bank or debt fund. Candidates with investment banking or structured debt backgrounds who are willing and capable of transitioning to the venture lending space will also be considered. Prior experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem or VC funds is highly valued.
Solid understanding of tech markets and business models
Managing the due diligence on potential investments, preparation of investment memos
Managing the preparation of the proposals to present to the Credit Risk and Investment Committees
Assist and collaborate with external legal firms to timely execution of the transactions making sure the bank's interest is always preserved especially as a secured lender in the UK and continental Europe
A strong financial background with excellent analytical skills. Proficiency in advanced use of office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
An entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset, with a strong motivation to learn about the tech and venture capital industry.
Continuously stay up to date on industry trends and changes in the tech ecosystem
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A team player, who thrives in collaborative and diverse environments.
Languages: English is required; proficiency in another European language is desirable.
Skills:
Customer Targeting, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking
