Economic Research & Business Intelligence Sr. Analyst

Economic Research & Business Intelligence Sr. Analyst Country:
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.

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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.

Banco Santander’s Economic Research Department provides economic and financial analysis to support the Group’s strategic decision-making and its planning, risk management and capital allocation processes.

Within the department, the Latin America area coordinates the macroeconomic analysis of the countries where Santander has a presence in the region and integrates local perspectives into a coherent regional view connected to the Group’s global economic outlook. It also participates in the design and preparation of the macroeconomic scenarios used in planning processes and stress-testing exercises, in close collaboration with the local Economic Research teams and the relevant corporate areas.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKESantander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is looking for a Head of Economic Analysis for Latin America based out of Madrid .We are looking for a senior or semi-senior macroeconomist with coordination capabilities, sound analytical judgment and an independent, well-founded economic view, capable of integrating perspectives from different countries and contributing to the development of the regional view of Latin America and its connection to the Group’s global economic outlook.

The candidate should combine strong hard skills (economic analysis, proficiency in econometric software and, preferably, programming) with sound soft skills (teamwork, negotiation and public speaking).We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Coordinate the macroeconomic analysis of Latin America, integrating the perspectives of local economic teams into a coherent and consistent regional view connected to the Group’s global economic outlook.

Develop and update an independent, well-founded economic view of Latin America, identifying the region’s main trends, risks and opportunities.

Participate in the design, preparation and monitoring of the macroeconomic scenarios used in the Group’s planning, budgeting and stress-testing processes, in collaboration with the local Economic Research teams and contributing independent judgment to the definition and challenge of the scenarios.

Analyze economic, financial and political developments in the region’s main countries, assessing their implications for Santander.

Ensure the consistency and quality of the economic forecasts, scenarios and narratives developed for the different Latin American countries, challenging their assumptions when necessary.

Act as a coordination point between the region’s Economic Research teams and the relevant corporate areas, facilitating the integration of the regional and global views.

Prepare reports,…