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:
Job Purpose & Objectives
To support the BBVA Asia NFR Unit (Second Line of Defense) in governing, overseeing, and coordinating non-financial risk management across all CIB activities in the geography. The Associate will facilitate alignment with BBVA global standards while addressing specific local regulatory and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Assessment Support: Assist in coordinating the local Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process and the Top-Down Risk Assessment (RA) to ensure a comprehensive view of the geography’s risk profile.
NFR Admission Process: Facilitate the admission of new products, businesses, and services by governing committees, managing documentation, and streamlining workflows to support business growth.
Control Agenda Coordination: Help build and monitor the local control agenda to address material weaknesses and prioritize risk mitigation along with business and support units.
Monitoring & Reporting: Utilize tools such as Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Management Limits, and Operational Loss analyses to track the risk appetite and provide timely reporting to global and local governance bodies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support the interaction with Risk Control Assurers (RCAs) in the first line of defense and coordinate with Internal Audit (3LoD) to enhance the overall control environment.
Independent Reviews: Assist in conducting specialized reviews (e.g., IT, Continuity, Critical Processes) as required by local regulators and the Group model.
Job Specifications
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years relevant experience in internal control, NFR, audit, or compliance within Corporate and Investment Banking.
Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with the Three Lines of Defense (3LoD) model and international banking risk frameworks.
Language
Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail; ability to work effectively in a 360 degree perspective with diverse teams.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and be a team player
Ability to work under pressure
Job Posting
BBVA Hong Kong will conduct a background check on you in accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Should any discrepancy identified or deemed unsatisfactory to us, we reserve the rights to terminate your employment in such case. (FAQs for In-Scope Individual: https://www.hkab.org.hk/files/page/page-content/79/FAQs_for_In-Scope_Individuals_(24_July_2025)-1753348029.pdf)
Skills:
Analytical Thinking