VP, Transaction Manager - SCIB Lending Products

SCIB Transaction Manager – VC – SCIB Lending

Vice President individual contributor role within US SCIB COO Lending Solutions. Supports end‑to‑end execution of SCIB lending transactions including Leveraged Finance and Structured Finance, from pre‑approval through closing, booking, funding, settlement and lifecycle handoff.

• Coordinate assigned Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, syndicated, bilateral, club, participant and amendment transactions from post‑approval through close.
• Maintain closing checklists, track conditions precedent, coordinate signature page release readiness, monitor documentation status and follow up on transaction blockers.
• Partner with Front Office, Advisory, Legal, Credit, Compliance, Capital Markets, Agency, Treasury, Finance, Operations and Back Office to support closing readiness.
• Validate that required approvals, KYC/AML evidence, documentation, borrower/guarantor/lender onboarding, collateral, insurance, covenant, flood, UCC/lien, pricing, fee and operational setup requirements are complete or escalated.
• Prepare and review booking instruction packages and support Back Office, Treasury and Operations in resolving deal setup or funding questions.
• Track post‑close obligations, documentation gaps and booking defects through completion.
• Coordinate amendments, waivers, assignments, repricings, extensions, incremental facilities and other lifecycle events.
• Escalate changes that may require new approvals or system updates.
• Support handoff of covenant, collateral, monitoring and servicing obligations after closing.
• Contribute to procedures, checklists, status reporting, process maps, quality control routines and training materials for the Transaction Management team.
• Assist in training new joiners on closing workflow, control standards, documentation tracking, booking instructions and escalation protocols.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow transparency, data quality, system handoffs and control evidence.
• Maintain accurate execution records, issue logs, exception tracking and evidence of approvals and control completion.
• Support audit, regulatory, credit review and internal control requests related to assigned transactions.

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience. Strong knowledge of corporate lending execution, with preferred experience in Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, syndicated loans, credit documentation, KYC/AML, booking, funding and operational handoffs.

• Strong organizational, analytical, execution and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active closings and amendments with clear status reporting.
• Working knowledge of credit agreements, closing checklists, CPs, borrower onboarding, collateral, covenants, fees and booking mechanics.
• Loan IQ or comparable platform experience preferred.

• Strong ownership and follow‑through.
• Ability to escape issues clearly and timely.
• Collaborative style with Front Office, Credit, Legal, Compliance and Operations.
• Attention to detail and comfort operating in time‑sensitive deal environments.

Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience.

7–10 years of relevant experience in CIB lending execution, transaction management, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, loan operations, agency, middle office or credit administration.

• Completion of bank‑certified course in Credit Training – Required.

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

Competitive base pay ranging from $ USD to $ USD with additional rewards and benefits designed to support well‑being for employees and families.

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.