Five key sectors, one global vision: how BBVA CIB supports its corporate clients
The bank offers tailored solutions that help large corporations tackle the challenges of the energy transition, regulatory environment, and the decarbonisation of production models. With a global presence and specialized approach, BBVA CIB supports its clients across five strategic sectors — energy, infrastructure and construction, industry and transportation, TMT, and consumer, retail and leisure — with the goal of becoming their financial partner of reference.
BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (BBVA CIB) drives its clients’ growth through a sector-focused specialisation model. In the corporate space, BBVA has strengthened its value proposition with a focus on the specific needs of each industry, offering a personalised approach designed to anticipate client challenges and support their development.
This strategy, centred on five key industries, allows BBVA CIB to provide distinctive support aligned with the Group’s strategic priority of radically adopting a client-centric approach, and with its ambition to grow across all business segments. Sectoral expertise translates into a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges unique to each industry in today’s context.
As Roberto Albaladejo, Global Head of Strategy & Industries at CIB, explains: “Having deep sector insight and an international presence allows BBVA CIB to stay ahead of industry dynamics and structure solutions that have a real impact on business growth.”
“Having deep sector insight and an international presence allows BBVA CIB to stay ahead of industry dynamics and structure solutions that have a real impact on business growth"
Industry and transport: supporting the transformation of production models
The industrial and transport sectors face constant innovation and evolving production models, driven by the need to decarbonise, develop new technologies, and manage supply chain pressures.
In this context, BBVA supports clients across industries such as automotive, maritime transport, industrial manufacturing, and aviation with end-to-end solutions. These include tailored financing, advisory services, decarbonisation strategies, and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape. Examples include support for electric mobility projects iin automotive, financing more efficient shipping fleets, and backing nearshoring operations in the aerospace sector.
Infrastructure and Construction: sustainability from the ground up
Infrastructure continues to be a key driver of economic and social development, with transformative impact both in developing economies with significant needs and in mature economies seeking to modernise their networks and attract global investment.
In light of high public debt levels, private capital is expected to play a greater role, becoming a key lever to help global economies achieve their growth and sustainability goals. BBVA CIB works with leading global infrastructure and construction groups, including consortia bidding for sustainable railway projects in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
The bank aims to actively contribute to the growth strategies of these players through investment in public-private partnerships, geographical diversification, and closer collaboration with institutional investors. Its ambition to grow its investment banking franchise in the US, Europe and Asia—alongside a strong presence in Latin America and a specialised team—positions BBVA to identify, advise on, structure, and rotate assets with a differentiated approach. Recent transactions include urban transport projects in Mexico and power grid developments in Brazil.
BBVA’s ambition to expand its investment banking franchise in the US, Europe, and Asia—supported by its strong presence in Latin America and a specialised team—positions it to identify, advise on, structure, and rotate assets with a differentiated approach
Energy: Strategic alliances for a large-scale transition
The energy sector is a core driver of the transition to a decarbonised economy. Its transformation relies on sustainability and innovation, with advancements in electrification, wider deployment of renewables, and improvements in energy storage and efficiency. Globally, clean energy investments now exceed $2 trillion annually, reflecting the scale of the shift underway.
In this landscape, BBVA CIB offers structured financing, capital markets access, and specialist sustainability advisory to the sector. With cross-border capabilities and experience in complex projects, the bank is actively involved in high-impact initiatives, including the financing of solar farms in Spain, offshore wind projects in the UK, and energy storage infrastructure in Chile.
Consumer & Retail, Healthcare: dynamic sectors responding to new habits and technologies
The Consumer, Retail, and Leisure sectors operate in a highly dynamic environment shaped by consumer value-seeking behaviour, digitalisation, and a growing focus on sustainability. While some consumers prioritise savings—driving the growth of e-commerce, omnichannel strategies, and private label brands—others place more value on customer experience and differentiated offerings. This has led to the rise of more flexible, sustainable, and experience-driven business models, with initiatives like nearshoring gaining operational relevance.
Meanwhile, the Healthcare sector is undergoing a technological shift, with personalised medicine and digital solutions becoming increasingly prevalent across pharmaceuticals and care services. Demographic trends such as ageing populations and a focus on prevention are creating new opportunities in medical services, wellness, and long-term care.
BBVA CIB supports clients in these sectors as they adapt to evolving trends. Through its cross-border capabilities and deep industry insight, the bank provides advisory services and a wide range of financial solutions, including M&A strategies for sustainable food retail and financing for digital healthcare centres in Colombia.
TMT: Responsible digitalisation
The TMT sector—covering telecommunications, media, and technology—leads the digital transformation. Companies in this space face the challenge of expanding sustainably.
BBVA CIB supports these businesses with structured financing, M&A and project finance advisory, and ESG integration. From rolling out fibre networks in rural areas to financing data centres and semiconductor nearshoring projects—particularly in Southern Europe and Northern Mexico—the bank positions itself as a strategic partner in the development of technology infrastructure.
In addition, BBVA works closely with fintech companies to develop advanced cash management solutions, including virtual accounts and international payment services. These capabilities support cross-border e-commerce operations, such as those offered to digital payment platforms in Latin America that require scalable treasury and liquidity solutions.