Investment Banking Senior Associate​/Vice President, Consumer & Retail

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Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

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Santander CIB is seeking an experienced and driven Vice President to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team in New York. The role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing platform that combines the resources of a global institution with an entrepreneurial, hands‑on culture. The Vice President will lead transaction execution across M&A, debt, and equity advisory and actively contribute to strategic dialogue with clients across the consumer and retail sectors.

This is a critical position for an individual looking to take on significant responsibility within a dynamic and high‑growth coverage group that sits at the core of Santander’s North America CIB strategy.

As a Vice President in Investment Banking Coverage, you will play a key leadership role in the execution of complex transactions while developing relationships with key clients and driving new business opportunities.

Deal Execution & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, equity capital markets and debt capital markets transactions
• Manage cross-border transactions in close coordination with international colleagues in Europe and Latin America
• Coordinate the development of client deliverables, including detailed financial models, valuation analyses and marketing materials
• Drive due diligence efforts, manage data rooms, and coordinate internal and external deal work streams

Client Coverage & Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and financial sponsor clients across the consumer and retail landscape
• Support Managing Directors in origination efforts through strategic idea generation, pitch development and market analysis
• Contribute to building long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality content and thoughtful, proactive insights
• Travel as requested by senior deal team members or clients

Leadership & Talent Development

• Supervise and mentor Associates and Analysts, providing guidance on execution, modeling and presentation development
• Help shape the group’s culture through team‑building, knowledge sharing and coaching
• Participate in recruiting and training initiatives across the Investment Banking platform

Industry & Market Expertise

• Maintain deep familiarity with industry trends, sector dynamics and investor sentiment in the consumer and retail space
• Support thought leadership initiatives, including proprietary content development, client events and market briefings

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading academic institution; MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required
• 7+ years of experience in investment banking; preference for prior experience in the consumer and/or retail sectors
• Strong transaction execution experience across M&A, ECM and DCM; cross-border experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, and negotiation skills
• Highly proficient in valuation, modeling and financial analysis
• Exceptional communication, presentation and client‑facing skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility
• Assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk

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