FX Corporate Sales – Financial Sponsors; Continental Europe

Country:
Spain

IT STARTS HERE Santander () 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 MAKE
Santander Corporate & Investing Banking is looking for a FX Corporate Sales -- Financial Sponsors (Continental Europe) based out of
Madrid As part of the Global Markets team, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with Financial Sponsor clients across Continental Europe, with a primary focus on Private Equity mega-funds and mid-market sponsors headquartered in Europe (ex-UK) . You will deliver tailored FX solutions at the fund level , supporting cross-border investments, capital flows, and currency risk management strategies.

• Building and managing senior relationships with Financial Sponsors (Private Equity and alternative asset managers), focusing on fund-level FX needs
• Originating and executing FX transactions linked to M&A, capital calls, fund subscriptions, distributions, and cross-border investment flows
• Advising clients on FX risk management strategies at the fund level, including multi-currency exposure and liquidity planning
• Partnering closely with Investment Banking, Financial Sponsor Coverage, and Financing teams to deliver coordinated solutions to sponsor clients
• Developing a deep understanding of sponsor investment strategies, fund structures, and geographic exposures to proactively identify FX opportunities
• Driving revenue generation through strategic engagement with key decision-makers (Partners, CFOs, Treasury teams)
• Providing market insights and actionable FX ideas tailored to sponsor-driven capital deployment and fundraising cycles
• Ensuring adherence to internal compliance, regulatory standards, and risk management frameworks

Our 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 and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5--10 years of experience in FX Sales, with a strong focus on Financial Sponsors or institutional clients (Required)
• Proven track record covering Private Equity clients, including mega-funds and mid-market sponsors in Continental Europe (Required)
• Experience interacting with fund-level stakeholders (Partners, CFOs, Fund Finance / Treasury teams) (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (Required)
• Master's degree or relevant financial certification (e.g., CFA) (Preferred)

• English (Required)
• Additional European language (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Italian) (Preferred) (Preferred)

• Strong knowledge of FX products (spot, forwards, options) and their application to fund-level flows (Required)
• Solid understanding of Private Equity fund structures, capital deployment cycles, and cross-border investment dynamics (Required)
• Ability to originate and structure FX solutions aligned with fundraising, investment, and distribution activities (Preferred)

• Strong relationship-building skills with senior sponsor stakeholders
• Commercial mindset with a proactive and strategic approach to client coverage
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven, and highly international environment

Your contribution matters , and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We're 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…