Structured Core Trade Associate

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SpainIT STARTS HERESantander (  ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference .Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKESantander Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for an Associate to join the Structured Core Trade (SCT) team based in our Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) office.

Structured Core Trade is a global front-office team within Global Transaction Banking responsible for originating, structuring and executing Trade Finance solutions for corporate clients and financial institutions across Santander’s international footprint.

The team combines traditional Trade Finance expertise with the development of innovative and strategic solutions, working on guarantees, letters of credit, trade loans, collateral-backed structures and other specialized Trade Finance transactions. SCT partners closely with Trade Sales, Coverage, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations and external counter parties to deliver complex solutions to clients globally.

The Associate will play a key role in supporting both the commercial management and execution of Trade Finance transactions across designated geographies, while contributing to the development and commercialization of strategic initiatives and new business opportunities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to international clients, financial institutions and senior stakeholders while working on a combination of day-to-day transaction execution, business origination and innovative structuring projects.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, collaboration and the development of strategic Trade Finance solutions across Santander’s global platform. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the origination, structuring and execution of Trade Finance transactions, including Guarantees, Letters of Credit, Trade Loans and other structured solutions across multiple geographies.

Managing and developing relationships with geographies and internal stakeholders to support business growth, optimize pricing and enhance product delivery.

Preparing and delivering pricing proposals for Letters of Credit, Guarantees and other Trade Finance opportunities presented by Trade Sales and Coverage teams.

Coordinating transaction execution and driving internal approval processes across relevant stakeholders, including Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Middle Office and Finance teams.

Monitoring pipeline, revenues and business opportunities within assigned markets and contributing to the achievement of commercial objectives.

Supporting the structuring, commercialization and execution of strategic transactions and initiatives, including collateral-backed structures and other specialized Trade Finance solutions.

Preparing high-quality client presentations, business cases, internal approval materials and management reports, ensuring strong analytical content and professional presentation standards.

Contributing to process improvements, product development initiatives and the identification of new business opportunities across Santander’s international network.

WHAT YOU’LL BRINGOur people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are…