Bibec Regional Specialist

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As a BIBEC Regional Specialist, you will play a pivotal role within the Investment Banking & Finance (IB&F) division. Your primary mission will be to act as the strategic bridge between the Banking Enterprise Clients (BEI) network and CIB product specialist units.

About the job:

You will lead the origination and structuring of investment banking product solutions for high-potential corporate clients within your assigned geography. This role requires a unique combination of sharp financial acumen, proactive origination skills, and the ability to orchestrate cross-functional teams without silos.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Origination & Business Development

• Collaborate directly in defining the geographical sales strategy, comprehensive business plans, and financial forecasts for BEI clients.

• Identify, originate, and execute new corporate and investment banking transactions, fostering a high-level strategic dialogue with clients.

• Boost innovative investment banking opportunities jointly with BEI Bankers and specialized CIB product units.

• Meet and exceed annual recurring revenue targets through rigorous pipeline management and deal execution.

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2. Commercial Coordination & Relationship Management

• Design, set up, and coordinate the regional BIBEC commercial plan in tandem with BEI teams and CIB product desks (including target client definition, joint visit plans, and tailored commercial event programs).

• Act as the core institutional link between BEI Bankers and specialized CIB product teams, promoting highly fluent and transparent communication.

• Accompany BEI bankers on targeted client visits to provide specialized technical and financial advisory services, ensuring solutions are custom-tailored to each client's specific financial profile and strategic needs.

3. Deal Execution & Support

• Provide end-to-end advisory services during the entire transaction lifecycle—from initial pitch and bespoke structuring to successful closing.

• Collaborate actively in crafting risk assessment frameworks and navigating the corporate governance process to secure transaction risk approvals.

• Monitor, track, and report on all ongoing live transactions within your assigned region to guarantee seamless execution.

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4. Talent Empowerment & Ecosystem Alignment

• Drive the development of specialized financial product training and corporate events to upscale product knowledge among BEI units and regional clients.

• Encourage seamless coordination and strategic alignment across other CIB and non-CIB business areas and support units.

• Take ownership of specific strategic industries and/or investment banking products as assigned within the global BIBEC framework.

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Candidate Profile & Technical Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of proven experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, M&A desks, or Structured Finance roles.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering. An MBA from a top-tier business school or a CFA charter is highly valued.

• Financial Expertise: Outstanding command of corporate financial modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, multiples, LBO), transaction structuring, and credit risk metrics.

• Languages: Native/Fluency in Spanish and professional proficiency in English are mandatory (C1/C2 equivalent) to participate in global cross-border transactions.

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