Regulatory Relations Manager

Role Overview

• Support the management and coordination of BBVA’s relationships with U.S. regulatory agencies, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and professional communication
• Play a central role in the coordination and execution of regulatory examinations, including: Managing and tracking regulatory requests across multiple stakeholders
• Coordinating timely, accurate, and well-controlled responses
• Supporting preparation for examiner meetings and ongoing supervisory interactions
• Contribute to the management of the regulatory lifecycle, including: Monitoring supervisory expectations and emerging regulatory priorities
• Tracking findings, MRAs, and remediation efforts
• Supporting the drafting and coordination of responses to supervisory letters
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Front Office) to drive alignment and ensure effective execution of regulatory deliverables
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and talking points for senior management in advance of regulatory engagements
• Support reporting to U.S. senior management and Head Office on regulatory developments, examination outcomes, and key risks
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, reporting processes, and tracking tools related to regulatory activities
• Support Resolution Planning (Living Will) activities for U.S. entities, including cross-functional coordination and regulatory submissions
• Represent the Supervisory Relations function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) preferred
• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in regulatory relations, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, bank supervision, or a related function within financial services
• Direct experience interacting with U.S. regulators (Federal Reserve, NYDFS, SEC, FINRA, NFA, etc.) strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience supporting regulatory examinations and supervisory processes
• Prior experience at a U.S. regulatory agency (e.g., Federal Reserve, OCC, SEC) is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of the U.S. banking regulatory framework and supervisory environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear, concise messaging
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage across a wide range of personalities and levels of seniority
• Executive presence and sound judgment, with the ability to operate confidently in high-visibility and regulator-facing situations
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly in sensitive or regulator-facing communications
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop broad institutional and regulatory knowledge
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
• English required; Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Employee benefits package
• Discretionary bonus