Investment Banking Senior Associate​/Vice President, Consumer & Retail

Investment Banking Senior Associate/Vice President, Consumer & Retail - New York

Country:
United States of America

** 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!*
* Santander CIB is seeking an experienced and driven Vice President to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team in New York. The role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing platform that combines the resources of a global institution with an entrepreneurial, hands-on culture. The Vice President will lead transaction execution across M&A, debt, and equity advisory and actively contribute to strategic dialogue with clients across the consumer and retail sectors

This is a critical position for an individual looking to take on significant responsibility within a dynamic and high-growth coverage group that sits at the core of Santander's North America CIB strategy

** The Difference You Make:*
* As a Vice President in Investment Banking Coverage, you will play a key leadership role in the execution of complex transactions while developing relationships with key clients and driving new business opportunities

Deal Execution & Project Management

+ Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, equity capital markets and debt capital markets transactions

+ Manage cross-border transactions in close coordination with international colleagues in Europe and Latin America

+ Coordinate the development of client deliverables, including detailed financial models, valuation analyses and marketing materials

+ Drive due diligence efforts, manage data rooms, and coordinate internal and external deal work streams

Client Coverage & Strategic Advisory

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and financial sponsor clients across the consumer and retail landscape

+ Support Managing Directors in origination efforts through strategic idea generation, pitch development and market analysis

+ Contribute to building long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality content and thoughtful, proactive insights

+ Travel as requested by senior deal team members and or clients

Leadership & Talent Development

+ Supervise and mentor Associates and Analysts, providing guidance on execution, modeling and presentation development

+ Help shape the group's culture through team-building, knowledge sharing and coaching

+ Participate in recruiting and training initiatives across the Investment Banking platform

Industry & Market Expertise

+ Maintain deep familiarity with industry trends, sector dynamics and investor sentiment in the consumer and retail space

+ Support thought leadership initiatives, including proprietary content development, client events and market briefings

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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 from a leading academic institution; MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required

+ 7+ years of experience in investment banking; preference for prior experience in the consumer and / or retail sectors

+ Strong transaction execution experience across M&A, ECM and DCM; cross-border experience is a plus

+ Strong leadership, client relationship management, and negotiation skills

+ Highly proficient in valuation, modeling and financial analysis

+ Exceptional communication, presentation and client-facing skills

+ Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities under…