Corporate Lending (IB&F) Internship

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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 121000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers legal experts data scientists developers engineers and designers.

The IB&F Corporate Lending team specifically our Fund Finance division is a dynamic and integral part of our Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business. We specialize in the origination and execution of Capital Call opportunities and tailored lending solutions for Asset Managers and Financial Sponsors. The team focuses on building and managing a robust portfolio of Subscription facilities while operating in a fast-paced environment. By working closely with internal partners across coverage products credit risk and compliance we ensure the delivery of comprehensive financial solutions that meet the complex day-to-day needs of our institutional clients.

About the job:

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Corporate Banking and Private Markets Join our IB&F Corporate Lending team within the Fund Finance division in London. You will closely support the team in their daily activities helping to facilitate capital call and lending solutions for Asset Managers and Financial Sponsors while gaining unique exposure to how a major Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business operates from the inside.

What You Will Do

• Origination & Execution Support: Assist senior team members in identifying capital call opportunities with new and existing Financial Sponsors and Asset Managers.

• Portfolio Analysis Assistance: Support the team in building and managing a portfolio of Subscription facilities by helping to review and analyze relevant client information.

• Monitoring Collaboration: Help monitor facility performance track and record client contact activity and assist in updating monitoring databases and modeling returns under direct supervision.

• Committee Preparation: Assist in organizing preparing and working on relevant documentation and paperwork linked to Credit Risk and Business committee submissions.

• Internal Liaison Support: Assist the team in liaising with internal partners across coverage products credit risk and compliance to help service day-to-day client needs.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Recent Graduate (or currently looking for a placement/gap year) with a clear career focus on Private Markets Lending Products or Finance.

• Languages: English is mandatory.

• Key Competencies: Strong communication presentation and organizational skills combined with a collaborative team spirit.

• Tech Savvy: Strong IT skills and a good command of digital workplace tools (such as Google Workspace).

• Mindset: A strong desire to learn through active participation great attention to detail and a proactive supportive attitude.

What You Will Gain

• Fund Finance & Lending Expertise: A foundational hands-on understanding of capital call structures Subscription facilities and borrowing bases.

• Financial & Risk Analysis Skills: Learn the core criteria behind credit approvals risk assessments business reviews and return modeling.

• CIB Business Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how a Corporate & Investment Banking office is managed and how different product desks operate.

• High-Level Exposure: Active learning through close collaboration with senior team members (including Executive Directors VPs and Analysts).

Important Requirements

• Availability: This is a full-time 1-year position from September 2026 to September 2027. This is NOT a summer internship. Please only apply if you can commit to this duration.

• Location: One Canada Square Canary Wharf London.

• Right to Work: Applicants must possess UK Citizenship or a valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

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