Finance & Reporting Associate

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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.

The German CIB Finance & Reporting Department is responsible for local Accounting, Controlling and Regulatory Reporting of the German Branch. The team ensures compliance with German accounting standards, regulatory and statistical reporting requirements to the Deutsche Bundesbank, as well as local tax obligations.

In addition, the department serves as a central interface for internal and external auditors and works closely with other Branch departments and Head Office teams in Spain. Given the size of the team, members are expected to develop a broad understanding of all departmental processes and contribute actively across functional areas.

The department plays an important role in supporting the Bank’s digital transformation by continuously enhancing and automating internal processes to strengthen efficiency, control and reporting quality.

About the job:

The German Finance & Reporting Team is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join the department.

This position combines Accounting, Controlling and Reporting responsibilities, with a particular focus on regulatory and statistical reporting to the Deutsche Bundesbank. The role requires a high degree of accuracy, ownership and regulatory awareness, contributing directly to the Branch’s compliance and financial transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare and submit regulatory and statistical reports to the Deutsche Bundesbank.

• Ensure integrity, completeness and consistency of regulatory and management reporting data.

• Monitor regulatory developments and evaluate their operational impact on the Branch.

• Coordinate and implement reporting-related regulatory changes in alignment with internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and further develop reporting systems, interfaces and data flows.

• Contribute analytical insights to portfolio controlling and management reporting.

• Prepare financial analyses and decision-relevant reports for local Management

• Act as a contact point for internal and external auditors in reporting-related matters.

• Provide support in local accounting processes where required.

• Proactively contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

What are we looking for?

Professional Background & Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Regulatory Reporting and/or controlling, ideally within a financial institution.

• Strong understanding of German regulatory reporting requirements.

• Good knowledge of HGB; IFRS familiarity is advantageous.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools; VBA or SQL knowledge is beneficial.

• Familiarity with the German regulatory and tax framework is an asset

Language Skills:

• Fluent in German.

• Good command of English.

• Spanish is an advantage

Personal Profile:

• Structured, analytical and detail-oriented working approach.

• High level of reliability and ownership.

• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities within a small team

• Confident communication skills and professional interaction with regulators, auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Flexible, collaborative and comfortable operating in an international environment.

Skills:

Customer Targeting, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking