BBVA reviews

Unfortunately strategy (defined by Spanish-minded bankers sitting 4,000 miles away) changes every 8 months... therefore it is impossible to develop a career away from BBVA's motherland. Junior staff usually leaves as soon as possible and only those tied by a visa to BBVA stay around more than 12 months. No training whatsoever, no career development. International network does not really change anything, as the bank is actually a federation of local banks scattered around Latin America and Europe. Compensation is really weak, with salary increases in the 2% range.

This place lacks direction. Senior management talks a good game regarding the big picture, but execution is lost in the never ending levels of middle management. Decision making is compartmentalized, so throw customer service out the window - time is too valuable to be waiting on a response from this bank. Constant change is a given, but the delivery and execution of new strategies or technology is always lacking. Its a large company, so expect an emphasis on processes over people. If you think your opinion matters or should even be heard, apply somewhere else. My best advise... Come back in 5 years and see if management has gotten it together.