Structured Finance UK 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.

Our Structured Finance UK team based in Project Finance London is dedicated to the end-to-end origination and execution of complex high-impact financing transactions. We specialize in assessing project feasibility managing intricate risk profiles and coordinating comprehensive due diligence processes to structure successful financial solutions for landmark projects. Operating in a highly collaborative and international environment our desk combines sophisticated financial modeling with strategic advisory to deliver top-tier results for our clients offering an unparalleled space to learn and grow within Corporate & Investment Banking.

About the job:

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Structured Finance Join our Project Finance UK team in London. You will closely support the team in their daily activities helping to originate and execute project finance transactions while gaining unique exposure to how a major Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business operates from the inside.

What You Will Do

• Project Analysis Support: Assist the team in analyzing project feasibility and risks helping to identify key issues and brainstorming potential improvements to achieve successful financing.

• Financial Modeling Assistance: Support the team in the development and maintenance of Excel models used to evaluate the financial feasibility of various projects.

• Documentation & Due Diligence: Help coordinate the necessary due diligence reports (legal commercial tax technical etc.) and assist in drafting and organizing financing documentation and contracts.

• Presentation & Meeting Preparation: Support the preparation of Information Memos and Lender Presentations for lead role opportunities and help coordinate bank meetings.

• Internal Tools & Collaboration: Aid in managing internal desk tools (related to rating profitability and back-office tasks) and collaborate with internal departments to help facilitate the origination and signing of projects.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Recent Graduate (or currently looking for a placement/gap year) with a Business School/University degree in Economics Business Administration Engineering or a STEM/Quantitative degree (like Math or Physics) with some exposure to finance.

• Languages: English is mandatory. Spanish language skills are highly valued.

• Key Competencies: Highly structured and organized with strong analytical skills. A well-balanced team player with an international mindset a strong client focus and a goal-oriented attitude driven by initiative. We value lateral thinkers who like to come up with outside-the-box solutions.

• Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge of FactSet is highly valued.

• Mindset: A strong desire to learn through active participation great attention to detail and a proactive attitude to assist the desk in day-to-day tasks.

What You Will Gain

• Structured Finance Expertise: Deep hands-on understanding of Project Finance actively learning how projects are originated analyzed and executed.

• Financial Analysis & Modeling Skills: Practical exposure to evaluating complex projects and understanding how financial models are built and utilized in real-world scenarios.

• CIB Business Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how a Corporate & Investment Banking office is managed and how different departments collaborate to sign major projects.

• High-Level Exposure: Active learning through direct participation in day-to-day desk tasks due diligence processes and the preparation of key materials for clients and lenders.

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 44th Floor 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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