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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.

About the job:

The AML EDD Manager – Vice President/Senior Vice President is a senior leadership position within the Compliance Department, responsible for managing the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) program across BBVA’s U.S. Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) footprint, including the New York Branch (NYB) and BBVA Securities Inc. (BSI).

As BBVA continues to grow and expand its product and client base, this role will play a pivotal part in streamlining and optimizing EDD processes to meet increased demand while maintaining compliance with regulatory expectations. The EDD Manager will also be expected to proactively engage with business stakeholders to ensure alignment between risk-based compliance controls and business objectives.

This individual will oversee all EDD activities for high-risk customers and risk tolerance decisions, while driving the streamlining and standardization of EDD processes across the U.S. They will also play a central role in global customer onboarding and review initiatives, working closely with BBVA CIB in Madrid and compliance partners in other jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical expertise, leadership experience, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration, with a strong understanding of AML regulatory expectations and a strategic vision for the ongoing evolution of the EDD function.

The AML EDD Manager – Vice President/Senior Vice President will also work closely with CIB Compliance in Madrid as well as U.S.-based business and infrastructure partners, ensuring consistent and effective communication and execution of compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution and quality of Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk clients across NYB and BSI, ensuring alignment with U.S. regulatory requirements and BBVA’s internal risk appetite.
• Lead and manage the Risk Tolerance Review process, assessing escalated cases and advising on onboarding or continuation decisions for heightened risk customers
• Recommend and implement risk-based controls tailored to the specific risks of high-risk clients, ensuring that appropriate mitigants are in place.
• Drive initiatives to streamline and enhance the EDD process in the U.S., including the adoption of technology solutions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, including BBVA CIB in Madrid and other geographies, to harmonize EDD standards and practices in support of enterprise-wide compliance objectives.
• Manage a team of EDD professionals, providing strategic guidance, capacity planning, performance development, and operational oversight.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex CDD and EDD-related issues and decisions, working with senior management to ensure consistency and transparency in risk management.
• Develop and maintain EDD-related policies, procedures, templates, and training materials in coordination with the AML Policy and Training functions.
• Represent the EDD function during regulatory examinations, internal audits, and testing; lead preparation and response efforts for the EDD team.
• Collaborate with business lines, Client Onboarding, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to support effective and compliant onboarding and review practices.
• Prepare and present management reporting and metrics on EDD activity, trends, and key risk indicators.
• Support strategic projects and compliance transformation efforts related to client onboarding and periodic reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of AML compliance experience, including substantial exposure to EDD, KYC, and onboarding for financial institutions.
• At least 3–5 years of management experience, including leading investigative or due diligence teams.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. AML regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and FinCEN guidance.
• Strong knowledge of SWIFT payment protocols and international banking operations.
• CAMS certification required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Proven experience preparing for and responding to U.S. regulatory exams (e.g., FRB, NYDFS) and working with internal and ext