Internship - Engineering Operations

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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.

About the job:

Join the BBVA Engineering team in the heart of London’s financial district. This internship offers a unique vantage point into how technology operates within a global Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) environment. You will support daily coordination with development teams, manage IT supplier inventories, and play a key role in the risk admission process for local initiatives across the UK and Continental Europe.

What You Will Do

Operational Support:

• Coordinate with development teams to implement control frameworks and manage IT supplier data.

Risk Admission:

• Participate in ensuring that all local technical initiatives comply with corporate controls and regulatory standards.

Analytical Problem Solving:

• Break down complex technical issues and propose logical, scalable solutions.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders in an international setting.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: A degree (completed or in final year) in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or Information Systems.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency (C1 level) in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Mindset: Proactive, quick to learn, and eager to understand banking infrastructure and the impact of the regulatory landscape.

What You Will Gain

• Banking Engineering Culture: First-hand experience in how technology supports business growth in a highly regulated CIB environment.
• Specialized Training: Gain hands-on experience with corporate tools for engineering process control and IT risk analysis (MIGRO, HARE).
• Strategic Vision: Understand the IT strategy supporting the UK and Continental Europe regions.
• Global Networking: Develop stakeholder management and negotiation skills within a collaborative, international team.

Important Requirements

• Availability: This is a full-time position starting in April 2026. Please only apply if you have full availability to begin during this month.
• Right to Work: Applicants must possess UK Citizenship or a valid Right to Work (RTW). Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel