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BBVA, is committed to integrating environmental and social sustainability into our business operations. Our Risk Sustainability Team plays a role in coordinating the implementation of BBVA's Environmental & Social Framework and Equator Principles commitments at BBVA's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). In this role, you will be responsible for aligning our E&S initiatives with BBVA's CIB division.

About the job:

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Environmental and Social Risks: Assess environmental and social risks of Project Finance operations in line with international best practices (IFC Performance Standards).

• Review Sustainability Standards Application: Ensure the application of BBVA's sustainability standards (Environmental and Social Framework, Equator Principles, etc.).

• Sustainability Assessment: Evaluate operations presented to the Corporate & Investment Banking committees from a sustainability perspective by reviewing their technical documentation (Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Change Assessment, Biodiversity Studies, Human Rights, etc.).

• Participate in Sustainability Initiatives: Contribute to the implementation of other Sustainability initiatives in Corporate & Investment Banking (reporting, etc.).

• Reputational Risk Analysis: Analyse reputational risk of clients and operations derived from environmental and social aspects.

Qualifications:

Academic background:

• Engineering or technical degree (Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).

• Postgraduate degree in Sustainability.

• CFA ESG certification or similar.

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Sustainability and Sustainable Finance.

• Proficiency in technical documentation (Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Change Risk Analysis, etc.).

• Understanding of banking products and capital markets.

• Knowledge of Compliance and Regulation in Sustainability and Sustainable Finance.

Languages:

• English – B2 or C1 (Advanced) level or higher.

Previous Experience:

• Up to 3 years of experience in sustainability within a bank or international company, agency, or sustainability consultancy.

Soft Skills:

• Critical Thinking : Decision-making and responsibility.

• Communication Skills : Excellent oral and written communication – active listening, assertiveness.

• Interpersonal Skills : Empathy, positive thinking, integrity.

• Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively.

• Initiative and Self-Motivation.

• Innovative Thinking.

Skills:

Climate Risk Management, English Language, Non-financial risk analysis, Public and Regulatory Sustainability Reporting, Reputational risk analysis, Sustainability