Olga Gouveia has been with BBVA Research since 2012 and currently heads the Financial Systems Unit, leading the team’s research and analysis on banking, financial stability and the transformation of the financial sector. Previously, she served as Lead Economist for Global Financial and Regulatory Coordination (2016–2018) and as Principal Economist in the Financial Systems Unit (2012–2016).

Before joining BBVA Research, Olga was a Vice President – Senior Analyst at Moody’s Investors Service, where she held primary analytical responsibility for the credit ratings of major Spanish and Portuguese banking institutions. Earlier in her career, she worked in private equity at BPI, participating in the analysis and execution of investment opportunities across different sectors.

Olga holds a Degree in Economics from the University of Porto (Portugal) and an International MBA from IE Business School (Madrid).