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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.

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of supporting your drive to go further. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Building on 160 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.

For over 50 years, BBVA in Switzerland has been helping clients manage their wealth with a global outlook, Swiss precision, and a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. From Zurich to the world, we provide tailored solutions for those who value both strategy and trust.

Yet, our greatest strength lies in our people: an international, diverse, and highly skilled team that combines financial expertise with a digital mindset and innovative spirit. Continuous learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and career growth that makes a real impact in our clients' lives drive everything we do, shaping both the way we work and the opportunities we create for our team.

Joining BBVA in Switzerland means being part of a global bank, working on pioneering projects in private and digital banking, and growing within a culture that listens, evolves, and strives to make a difference.

About the job:

BBVA is a Spanish bank with its Swiss offices located in Zürich.

Main learning areas:

• Gain practical experience in project management activities within a banking environment.
• Develop analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Learn how strategic projects are delivered, monitored, and governed.
• Acquire exposure to banking processes, regulatory requirements, and operational controls.
• Improve skills in process analysis, reporting, testing.

Your Task:

• Support one or more strategic projects from a project coordination and PMO perspective.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project plans, timelines, trackers, and governance documentation.
• Follow up with project stakeholders to support the timely completion of tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and deadlines, and support their appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Assist with the execution and documentation of user acceptance testing (UAT) and support training and implementation activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of project status reports, management presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Analyze and document existing business processes and support the identification of opportunities for simplification, efficiency, and automation.
• Support the PMO team with ad hoc analyses and other project-related activities.

Essential Qualifications, Technical Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's student, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex processes and concepts.
• Proactive, curious, and willing to investigate topics independently and challenge existing approaches.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate ownership, and take initiative.
• Interest in project management, banking, and process improvement.
• Previous internship experience in consulting, audit, or project environments is highly valued.
• Familiarity with process automation, data analysis, artificial intelligence tools, or digital transformation initiatives is considered a strong asset.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office tools;
• Knowledge of project management and collaboration tools is appreciated.

If you join us, you will work in a dynamic, challenging, international environment and be able to support a wide range of tasks in the PMO department. Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application!

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