Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP

Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP

Country:
Spain

Banco Santander, S.A. is looking for a Vice President based out of Madrid.

• Defining, executing, and monitoring Santander’s Trade and Working Capital origination strategy and core growth initiatives linked to Investment Banking transactions.
• Identifying and capturing growth opportunities, enrolling origination projects end to end, ensuring successful implementation across Santander footprint.
• Originating and structuring Trade and Working Capital solutions in the context of M&A, Project Finance and Leverage Finance transactions.
• Providing advice as to the optimal Working Capital solutions structures considering client’s overall capital structure, business plan and projections.

• Minimum 5 years of experience (Required)
• Trade & Working Capital Solutions, Private Debt, Structured Finance, M&A or Relationship Management in the Corporate & Investment Banking of a Bank with an international background (Preferred)
• Consultancy or legal background also considered (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree with preference on Business Administration, Engineering, Law or Economics (Required)
• MBA or CFA will be valued (Preferred)

• English – Advanced/Bilingual (Required)
• Spanish – Intermediate (Required)
• Portuguese – Intermediate (Preferred)

• Experience in front office of an Investment Bank or debt fund, or an equivalent origination position exposed to clients in a corporate, law firms or consultancy firm (Required)
• Structuring background in Investment Banking products (Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, Project Finance, DCM, Asset Mobilization, etc.) (Required)
• Proven ability to independently lead strategic projects from definition to full execution and delivery (Preferred)
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint (Required)
• Financial analysis (Preferred)

• A growth-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Self-motivation and “can-do” attitude to drive initiatives and projects
  
  Ability to deliver in highly demanding environments (M&A deals, LBOs, etc.)
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach, as the role involves constant interaction with multiple Santander stakeholders (clients, local relationship managers, risk teams and other SCIB CIB teams –M&A, ECM, DCM, Structured Finance, Leverage Finance, etc.–)
• High adaptability, with the ability to swiftly refocus priorities as market conditions evolve (e.g. tariffs, sectors, regulatory shifts, etc.)

• We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space:
  Santander Open Academy ()
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits:
  Gym/Well Hub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.