Sustainability & Low Carbon Transition Advisory Associate

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BBVA

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Houston, TX, United States

Essential Job Duties

Sustainability & Low Carbon Transition Advisory is part of the Global Advisory team inside the Investment Banking & Finance Area at BBVA CIB. 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. The team provides clients specific actions and tailor-made advisory and financing services to help accelerate their transition to a sustainable future (with a particular emphasis on the transition towards a low carbon economy). As part of the Global team, the candidate will bring the sustainability expertise of the bank in the dialogue with clients.


List Major/Essential Job Duties:

  • Understanding and development of financial modeling tools
  • Manipulation of financial models to project financial statements and key credit metrics
  • Preparation of various marketing materials for client pitches
  • Maintenance and improvement of analytical tools and templates
  • Oral and written presentations for client marketing and internal purposes
  • Interaction with other teams within the BBVA Group
  • Client meeting participation when practical


Relationship Management:

  • Support the senior managers with the origination and successful closing of new business opportunities, mainly investment banking, global markets and ESG/Green product solutions, based on deep client segment expertise and strategic dialogue, in coordination with the CIB coverage and product partners
  • Support the offering of a comprehensive market and financial advisory service to the clients, delivering tailored made investment banking ideas and recommendations
  • Provide sustainability expertise to the Client Coverage team (SIX) and other lines of business
  • Collaborate with existing clients to deepen their engagement with sustainable finance products and services
  • Participate in committees of the business unit


Advisory roles:

  • Participate as team member in the execution team for advisory mandates
  • Help innovate and develop new sustainable financial products and services, and advisory to meet the evolving needs of clients and segments within the US
  • Support the managers of the team with the client interactions and presentations/materials needed based on the different services offered to BBVA clients, in several sectors such as:
  • Low Carbon & Cleantech Financial Advisory - path to bankability, capital structuring, low carbon strategies, economic and technical guidance
  • Sustainability Business Development Advisory - low carbon energy & sustainability roadmap, asset prioritization and investment strategies
  • Sustainable Finance Advisory
  • Facilitator of strategic partnerships and market access including offtakers and investors
  • Sustainability reporting implementation / ESG ratings
  • Other solutions


Skills:

  • Proactivity to get things done
  • Interested in supporting the development of a strategic dialogue with clients on decarbonization technologies and specific financial solutions to clients
  • Understanding of ESG trends, concepts, regulation, reporting initiatives and banking products including sustainable finance alternatives
  • Ability to participate in projects from different teams involving different areas
  • Proven analytical skills


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Math or Engineering or similar grade
  • Over 3 years of professional experience in Cleantech and/or ESG for the financial sector (incl. M&A, project finance, capital markets, 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
  • Previous experience with financial models is a plus


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 Houston Office, the expected base salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000. 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