Internal Control & Operational Risk Associate

About the role

We are looking for an Internal Control & Operational Risk Associate to join BBVA’s first‑line defence team in Asia. The role will evaluate and test internal control settings across departments, ensure the implementation of the Non‑Financial Risks and Controls framework, and support the launch of new business products within the CIB Non‑Financial‑Risk admission workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Host and coordinate quarterly Asia Internal Control & Operational Risk (ICOR) meetings, preparing KRI data, meeting packages and minutes.
• Conduct Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) exercises for the assigned Asian branch, testing critical controls and documenting results in the MIGRO system.
• Monitor and follow up on remedial actions identified during KRI reviews and RCSA cycles.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management in Asia and the BBVA head office in Madrid on control testing status and operational risk observations.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Operations, Legal and other stakeholders to communicate and clarify operational risk issues.
• Act as the RCA within the CIB Non‑Financial‑Risk admission workflow, ensuring new product cases are launched and managed in line with established standards.

Required profile

• University degree (or postgraduate) in Risk, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in operational risk, auditing, financial control, product control or compliance within banking or securities brokerage.
• Strong understanding of internal control design, testing methodologies and risk monitoring frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with diverse business units and senior management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the MIGRO risk‑management tool for documenting control testing results.