Vice President, Origination – Fund Solutions – Fund Finance

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It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Country:
United States of America

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking a Vice President in Origination to join its Fund Solutions platform. The Vice President will play a senior role in originating, structuring and executing financing solutions for private capital clients, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, private credit and other alternative asset managers. The role will cover a broad range of fund finance products, including subscription / capital call facilities, NAV facilities, hybrid facilities, GP facilities, asset‑backed lending structures, equity bridge and back‑leverage solutions and other bespoke fund‑level financings.

• Lead origination efforts for Fund Solutions across alternative asset managers, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate and credit funds.
• Identify, pitch and structure financing solutions across the fund lifecycle, including subscription lines, NAV loans, hybrid facilities, ABLs, back‑leverage facilities and other bespoke liquidity solutions.
• Contribute to new transactions through structuring, credit analysis, financial modelling, client due diligence, negotiation of legal documentation and supporting growth in the client base through new originations and refinancing opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with CIB teams globally across Fund Solutions, Leveraged Finance, M&A, Structured Finance, Sponsor coverage and Distribution.
• Assess fund structures, LP bases, borrowing bases, investment portfolios, collateral packages, liquidity needs, sponsor quality and exit / repayment sources.
• Contribute to the development of Santander’s Fund Solutions strategy, product development, market intelligence, internal policies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with fund sponsors, CFOs, treasury teams, capital markets teams and other key market participants through transaction as well as client and industry events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related analytical discipline required.
• MBA, CFA or other relevant professional designation is helpful but not required.

• 6–10+ years of relevant experience in Fund Finance including NAV financing, asset‑back lending, subscription finance, hybrid facilities, GP lines, equity bridge loans or other fund‑level financing products strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of private capital fund structures, limited partner commitments, borrowing bases, NAV collateral and sponsor liquidity needs.
• Demonstrated experience originating, structuring or executing fund finance transactions.
• Experience in rated feeders, leveraged finance, project / infrastructure finance, private credit or a related credit/origination role also helpful but not required.
• Existing relationships with private capital sponsors, fund finance market participants, law firms and/or institutional lenders are a plus.

• Excellent credit judgment and ability to balance client objectives with Santander’s risk appetite. Strong analytical, structuring and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead multiple transactions and priorities in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment.
• Strong commercial orientation with the ability to identify opportunities and convert client dialogue into actionable transactions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior internal stakeholders and clients. High attention to detail and strong ownership of work product.

• SIE, S63, S79 required within 90 days of hire.

• Established work history or…