RV Specialist – Commercial Vehicles

Company: BYD Europe

Location: Milan, Italy

Type of Employment: Full-time -

Salary: €40,000–€50,000 gross annual salary (RAL)

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading high-tech multinational company based in Shenzhen, China. It operates in four core fields: IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit, and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions, BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV is located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

About the Role

The RV Specialist supports the development, monitoring and control of residual value risk across BYD's financing and leasing activities in Europe. Working closely with the RV Manager, the role is responsible for data analysis, residual value forecasting, portfolio monitoring, governance reporting and market intelligence.

The position provides analytical support for heavy electric trucks, buses and light commercial vehicles, helping establish robust residual value assumptions and risk controls as BYD expands its captive finance and leasing operations across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Residual Value Analysis & Governance (20%)

• Support maintenance of RV policies, methodologies and governance frameworks.

• Prepare analysis and materials for Residual Value Committees.

• Maintain approved RV assumptions and audit trails.

• Produce recurring management reports and dashboards.

• Support governance reviews and policy compliance activities.

• Establish and maintain relationships with the relevant Trade Guides, including vehicle tests when and where relevant.

Residual Value Forecasting & Market Intelligence (30%)

• Maintain RV databases, benchmarking tools and forecasting models.

• Conduct market research on used commercial vehicle values across Europe.

• Analyse market trends, competitor pricing and remarketing data.

• Support development and updating of RV forecasts for electric trucks, buses and vans.

• Monitor factors influencing RV performance, including technology, battery health and regulatory developments.

Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Reporting (30%)

• Monitor lease portfolio RV exposure and concentration risks.

• Track actual versus forecast residual value performance.

• Produce regular portfolio risk reporting and KPI dashboards.

Remarketing & Data Insights (20%)

• Analyse auction, resale and disposal performance data.

• Support identification of effective used vehicle sales channels.

• Prepare realised-value performance reviews and lessons learned analyses.

• Assist in improving remarketing assumptions and end-of-contract processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong understanding of electric commercial vehicle markets in Europe.

• Proven experience managing RVs for a large organisation.

• Proven experience using data to support pricing and risk decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Residual value analysis

  • Automotive finance

  • Leasing

  • Fleet management

  • Risk analysis

  • Commercial vehicle industry

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience within an OEM captive finance organisation, leasing company, bank, fleet operator or vehicle manufacturer.

• Experience with Power BI, SQL or similar analytical tools.

• Understanding of European automotive and commercial vehicle markets.

• Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments.

• Proficiency in a European language.

We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience: €40,000–€50,000 gross annual salary (RAL).

• Opportunities for department and company-wide team-building events.

• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Equal Opportunities

BYD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.

All applications will be considered without discrimination based on gender, age, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, personal beliefs or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location: Milan, Italy