CIB & CCS UK Data & Analytics Head

BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

Data for CCS, CIB & Sustainability is a global team designed to identify synergies between Commercial Client Solutions, CIB, and Sustainability strategic lines, in scaling up all enterprise segments from a data perspective.

About the job:

Summary

The Head of UK Data & Analytics in the London Branch will be responsible for leading the data strategy and execution within BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) & Commercial Client Solution (CCS) divisions in the UK.

This role will be the primary point of contact for local data-related demands, ensuring alignment with global data initiatives while addressing regional regulatory, business, and operational requirements. The successful candidate will lead data and analytics initiatives that enhance business decision-making, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance through innovative data solutions.

At the same time, we expect the candidate to be connected to the local ecosystem of innovation in the data and AI arena, promoting the network with our peers, Fintech start-ups, and other stakeholders, therefore fostering innovation within BBVA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the London Branch and the Global Data team for CCS, CIB & Sustainability, ensuring effective communication and project execution.

• Work closely with CIB & CCS business leaders, IT, and transformation teams to support data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with front-office teams, risk, and finance to design data-driven solutions tailored to CIB & CCS’s needs.

• Ensure data governance best practices, data quality, and compliance with UK and European regulatory standards.

• Identify and prioritize advanced analytics projects that drive business value for CIB & CCS teams based in London to leverage AI/ML models, data science, and BI tools to generate insights supporting investment decisions, risk management, and client engagement.

• Ultimate responsible for Data & AI pipeline execution for UK businesses & support units, conducting business case analysis and follow up on the effective use and impact of the delivered analytical assets.

• Ensure effective transformation by adopting new Ways of Working, leveraging quality data, AI insights and GEN AI adoption for improved productivity and creativity.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Data, IT, or transformation-related roles, preferably within financial services.

• Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields.

• Consultancy experience to be valuable

• Enthusiasm for using data to solve business problems.

• Good communication and presentation skills, storytelling based on data.

• Proactive and constructive attitude and team player, and to create a good working environment.

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Data / IT project management experience is desirable.

• Leadership skills & management skills.

• Ability to connect with people, including peers and competitors.

Leadership & Team Scope

This role will initially be an individual contributor, with the potential to build and lead a team as the data Strategy evolves. Expected to influence senior stakeholders, drive change and lead cross-functional projects.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model (flexible remote and in-office collaboration).
• Professional development opportunities, including training and industry conferences.

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