Corporate lending (ib&f) internship

About the job

Join BBVA’s IB&F Corporate Lending team in the Fund Finance division. You will support the team in daily activities, helping to facilitate capital call and lending solutions for Asset Managers and Financial Sponsors while gaining exposure to a major Corporate & Investment Banking business.

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 reviewing and analyzing 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).

Eligibility & Practical Details

Availability – This is a full‑time, 1‑year position from September2026 to September2027. It is NOT a summer internship.

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.

Skills – Business Banking, Investment Banking, Risk Analysis.