ESG ADVISORY MANAGING DIRECTOR

Excited to grow your career? 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: About the area Sustainability & Low Carbon Transition Advisory is part of the Global Advisory team inside the Investment Banking & Finance Area at BBVA CIB. Global Advisory provides the following investment banking services to CIB clients: Merger & Acquisitions (M&A), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Debt advisory and Sustainability & Low Carbon Transition Advisory. We aspire to make one of the Strategic Priorities of the BBVA Group a reality: to help our client's transition to a more sustainable future. This service with a global reach is focused on elevating the dialogue with clients around Sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the transition towards a low carbon economy. About the role Focus on origination and successful closing of new business opportunities, mainly investment banking, global markets and sustainable product solutions, based on deep sector expertise and strategic dialogue, in coordination with the CIB coverage and product partners. Drive cross-sell opportunities Lead the hiring, structuring and organization of the new US team fully coordinated with the Global Head of Sustainability & Low Carbon Advisory Focus on understanding clients' investment needs and strategic decisions Offer a comprehensive market and financial advisory service to the clients, delivering tailored made investment banking ideas and recommendations Participate in the negotiation of terms and conditions of deals, oversee deal execution, assist other BBVA internal units to solve problems or bottlenecks Focus on profitability and revenue growth through investment banking operations and cross-selling with the clients' portfolio under his/ her responsibility Participate in the strategic and pipeline committees of the business unit Elaborate the different presentations and documentation (clients' pitching) Attend and participate proactively in ESG/Sustainability specific conferences and events to boost BBVA's visibility in the market and expand our network with clients and peers The day to day of this role will be to prepare client interactions and run presentations in front of clients based on the following services offered to corporate clients, in several sectors: -Cleantech Advisory. Position BBVA as one of the key financiers and advisors in the global clean techs space, bringing expertise to our clients to help them finance the energy transition -ESG Equity Advisory. ESG Advisory as an input for strategic decisions and asset allocation. Opportunity to scale up sustainable solutions to equity (M&A/ECM) -ESG Debt Advisory. Provide ESG Advisory focused on Sustainable Finance (use of proceeds and/or KPI-linked in bond and loan markets) -Sustainable Strategic Dialogue. Provide a holistic ESG Advisory service to help Corporates achieve stronger sustainability standards while providing access to sustainable financing solutions -Energy Transition & Net Zero Advisory. Focus on Climate. Sequenced advisory on decarbonization and offsetting (NZ) -ESG Ratings Advisory. Provide best-in-class ESG ratings advisory following a comprehensive 5 step process (including exhaustive recommendations to help the company enhance its ratings) In summary, provide clients specific actions and tailor-made advisory and financing services they can use to accelerate their transition to a sustainable future. The team brings the sustainability expertise of the bank in the dialogue with clients Requirements and Languages - Bachelor degree - 15+ years of professional experience in Cleantech and/or ESG for the financial sector (incl. M&A, project finance, asset management), Sustainability in Strategy Consulting firms, Sustainability department in corporates, M&A, Due Diligence and Corporate Finance, or niche consultancy firms with a strong focus on low carbon transition. - English level: C1, fluency in Spanish preferred - Other skills required: * Ability to develop strategic dialogue with clients * Strong written and verbal communication * Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking * Ability to co-ordinate people from different teams involving different areas on a deal by deal basis * Results/business orientation. Proactivity to get things done * Experience in Cleantech (from green H2 to BESS or CCUS) * Solid understanding of ESG business drivers and KPIs * Solid understanding of ESG trends, concepts, regulation, ratings, taxonomies, reporting initiatives... * Understanding of ESG Ratings methodologies * Solid understanding of sustainable finance products, bonds, loans, sustainable finance frameworks... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $300,000 to $325,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. *Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions Legal requirements It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. 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Created: 2024-11-10