Mónica Vázquez, General Manager of ABANCA USA, is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Negocios Magazine, spotlighting her leadership in driving the growth of international banking in South Florida. Vázquez has been instrumental in leading ABANCA’s U.S. expansion, strengthening financial connections between Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
Headquartered in Miami, ABANCA USA represents the U.S. operation of one of Spain and Portugal’s leading financial groups. What began just seven years ago as an ambitious international project has evolved into a growing financial institution specializing in corporate banking, commercial banking, and private banking, serving companies, investors, and families with international financial needs.
Vázquez arrived in Miami with the challenge of launching ABANCA USA virtually from the ground up. Her mission included securing regulatory approvals, building a local team, and developing a differentiated banking platform within one of the world’s most competitive and highly regulated financial markets. Today, ABANCA USA operates across the United States, continuing its strategic expansion into key markets such as New York and Texas.
During her interview with Negocios Magazine, Vázquez explained that the bank’s strategy is centered on supporting internationally active clients through a single financial institution capable of serving them across multiple markets. “Today’s client is global. There are no longer exclusively local clients. They are looking for a bank that can operate internationally, and that is exactly what we have built, always with a high level of specialization and personalized service,” said Vázquez.
She also highlighted ABANCA USA’s active role in financing real estate developments, hotels, office buildings, multifamily projects, retail developments, and import/export operations, contributing to Miami’s continued growth as one of the world’s leading international financial centers. In addition, she emphasized the bank’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation, noting that artificial intelligence is already supporting approximately 25% of its internal processes to provide clients with a more efficient and personalized banking experience.
Another key topic discussed during the interview was the growing role of women in international banking. Vázquez shared her personal leadership journey and reflected on the increasing presence of women in senior executive positions within the financial industry. She also spoke about her commitment to the business community as President of the Spain–U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Miami and as an active board member of several leading financial and business organizations.
The full interview is available in Negocios Magazine, which was founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco as South Florida’s only Spanish-language business magazine dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders. The magazine is published every two months in both print and digital formats and is widely distributed throughout South Florida. In addition to its print edition, Negocios Magazine publishes daily business news through Negocios Magazine, and is available through PressReader and HeyZine.com, allowing readers to access the complete digital edition online.
