COO Cross: CIB Product and Business Activities Program Associate

Position: COO Cross: CIB New Product and Business Activities Program Associate
** It Starts Here:*
* 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.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities  
** We Want to Talk to You!*
* ** The Difference You Make:*
* This role sits within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Chief Operating Office and supports product governance, business initiatives, and reporting activities across the organization. The associate will play a key role in maintaining visibility into the product pipeline, supporting governance processes, and delivering insights through reporting and dashboards. This position offers a balanced mix of business exposure and business intelligence, with a focus on data-driven reporting, dashboard development, and stakeholder engagement.

+ Support the execution of product governance processes, including intake, due diligence tracking, and ongoing monitoring of new products and business initiatives.

+ Maintain and track the product pipeline, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely updates across systems, databases, and reporting tools.

+ Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to provide clear visibility into pipeline status, key metrics, and governance outcomes.

+ Analyze data and trends to generate actionable insights and support management decision-making.

+ Work with structured datasets and internal databases to extract, validate, and organize information for reporting purposes.

+ Partner with stakeholders across business, risk, and operations to gather data requirements and translate them into effective reporting solutions.

+ Prepare materials for management and committee meetings, including presentations and executive summaries.

+ Support adherence to governance standards, policies, and procedures through documentation, data validation, and follow-up activities.

+ Assist in coordinating reviews, approvals, and stakeholder communications for new product and business initiatives.

+ Maintain databases and document repositories for current and historical initiatives, ensuring consistency and usability of data.

+ Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, improve data quality, and streamline processes through better use of business intelligence tools.

+ Support audit, regulatory, and ad hoc requests by compiling accurate and timely information.

+ Provide day-to-day support to the team and act as backup during absences, ensuring continuity of reporting, coordination, and key deliverables.

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* What You Bring:

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* 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 in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

+ 3-6 years' experience in one or a combination of the following: project management, business analysis, reporting, operations, or similar roles.

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Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar).

+ Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Solid understanding of data structures and experience working with databases or large datasets.

+ Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present insights clearly and concisely.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

+ Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

+ Interest in learning about CIB products, governance processes, and risk frameworks.

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* Certifications:

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* + No Certifications listed for this job.

** It Would Be Nice For You To Have:*
* + Exposure to financial services, corporate banking, or investment banking.

+ Familiarity with governance, risk, or control-related processes.

+ Experience building or maintaining dashboards for senior stakeholders.

+ Working knowledge of Spanish desired but not strictly necessary

** What Else You Need To Know:*
* The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

** Base Pay Range:*
* Minimum:

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Maximum:

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** We Value Your Impact:*
* Your contribution matters and it's recognized.  You can expect a fair and…