CIB Risk AI Champion

BBVA

• $150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Transformation, Strategy, or Engineering within CIB/Financial Services/Tech
  • 3–5 years leading AI or Digital Transformation projects in financial risk
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field
  • MBA or professional financial certification (CFA, FRM) highly valued
  • Solid understanding of CIB financial products and risk management
  • Deep knowledge of AI and self-service agent technologies
  • Proven ability to quantify ROI and financial impact for tech initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize the AI agent portfolio and evaluate use cases
  • Define strategic business cases for all AI initiatives
  • Guide and supervise technical leads (Wizards) in project execution
  • Align technical developments with operational needs and quality standards
  • Drive end-to-end governance of AI solutions
  • Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards
  • Identify cross-functional transformation opportunities and execute strategic initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
  • Engagement in high-impact transformation projects
Full Job Description

About the job:

As the CIB Risk AI Champion, you will act as the Product Owner for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portfolio within CIB Risk. You will hold direct accountability for delivering measurable business value and ensuring the long-term sustainability of deployed AI solutions.

Your core responsibility will be to lead the AI strategy across the CIB Risk domain. This includes prioritizing the self-service agent portfolio, guiding developers and technical experts (Wizards), driving continuous governance, and executing top-down strategic initiatives in alignment with key senior stakeholders.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management and Prioritization of the AI Agent Portfolio (Self-Service):
    • Evaluate potential use cases across CIB Risk domains.
    • Define and defend strategic Business Cases for each AI initiative.
    • Assess alternative technology stacks in partnership with Architecture and Data teams.
  • Coordination and Leadership of "Wizards":
    • Guide, coordinate, and supervise Wizards (technical leads responsible for building and maintaining self-service agents).
    • Ensure technical developments directly align with operational business needs and Group quality standards.
  • CIB Risk AI Portfolio Governance:
    • Drive end-to-end governance of deployed AI solutions, ensuring continuous monitoring, management of operational/technology risks, and ongoing evolution.
    • Guarantee adherence to ethical, internal, and regulatory standards regarding AI models and solutions.
  • Top-Down Strategic AI Transformation Initiatives:
    • Identify high-impact, cross-functional transformation opportunities across CIB Risk business lines.
    • Spearhead the execution of strategic initiatives alongside key teams (CIB AI Transformation, CIB Engineering, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience


  • General Experience: 10+ years in Transformation, Strategy, or Engineering within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Financial Services Management Consulting, or Tech/AI Portfolio Management.
  • Specific Experience: 3–5 years leading Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, or Digital Transformation projects applied to financial/corporate risk.

Education


  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
  • An MBA or professional financial certification (CFA, FRM) is highly valued.

Technical & Business Expertise


  • Financial & Corporate Risk Management: Solid understanding of CIB products (M&A, Project Finance, Global Markets, Credit Risk, etc.).
  • Technology & Artificial Intelligence: Deep knowledge of practical applications of AI, Machine Learning, LLMs, and self-service agent architectures.
  • Business Case & ROI Definition: Proven ability to quantify ROI and financial impact for tech and AI initiatives.
  • Model & Data Governance: Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks, model validation, and tech risk control standards.

Language Skills


  • English: Advanced / C1-C2 (Essential for global operations and cross-border collaboration).
  • Spanish: Professional / Fluent (Desirable, but not mandatory)

Skills:

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking

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