M&A Investment and Innovation Strategy Manager

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January 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JRBBVA 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.#
** About the job:
** As a Manager in BBVA’s Strategy and M&A team, you will play a key role in driving the bank's
** strategic initiatives, investments, and partnerships**. You will lead high-impact strategic assessments, manage M&A and fund investment activities, and foster connections with the innovation ecosystem, including startups, investment funds, and strategic partners. The role combines rigorous
** financial analysis with market intelligence and ecosystem engagement
** to support BBVA’s innovation and growth agenda.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Strategic Innovation Scouting**:
Identify and assess fintech startups, emerging technologies, and scalable business models that align with the bank's innovation and growth strategy
* ** Thought Leadership**:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to interpret trends in AI, data-driven finance, embedded banking, and digital assets
* ** Partnership Development**:
Cultivate and leverage a robust network in the innovation ecosystem (VCs, accelerators, startup founders, tech hubs) to source opportunities and strategic insights
* ** Cross-functional Collaboration**:
Work closely with product, digital, and strategy teams to integrate external innovations into internal capabilities
* ** Investment Analysis & Execution**:
Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment on equity and fund investment opportunities, with a focus on high-growth
* ** Drive the project management and coordination
** of internal and external teams, ensuring successful execution of M&A projects and strategic assessments
** Requirements:
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field. MBA, CFA, or postgraduate studies are a plus
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* Experience:

** 5+ years of experience in equity investments or investment funds or strategy functions, ideally in financial services
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* Skills:

*** Extensive knowledge of
** financial analysis**, valuation techniques, and strategic business evaluation
* Strategic mindset and strong accountability
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Exposure to startups, venture capital, or entrepreneurship—either directly or through a strategic/investment lens
* Solid grasp of technology trends, AI, and digital business models in banking and financial services
* Strong professional network in the innovation and fintech ecosystem in Spain or Europe
** Travel:
** Occasional domestic and international travel is required
** What We Offer at BBVA
** As a global financial group present in over 25 countries, BBVA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. We are pioneers in digital banking and sustainable finance, and we place people—customers, employees, and society—at the heart of everything we do.

Working at BBVA means:
* Being part of a global leader in digital transformation
* A strong focus on sustainability and impact investing
* Access to a dynamic ecosystem of startups, investors, and tech partners
* Opportunities for global mobility and collaboration across a network of innovation centers
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Continuous learning, and a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh ideas and bold thinking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or…