Global Export & Agency Finance Associate

Global Export & Agency Finance Associate

Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) 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

SCIB (Global Export & Agency Finance) is looking for a Global Export & Agency Finance Associate based out of our Boadilla (Madrid) Office.

As an Associate you will be part of the Global Export and Agency Finance team which leads the origination and structuring of Multilateral Agencies (“MLAs”) in close coordination with our offices in NY and Hong Kong.

Candidates must possess an outstanding academic background, an excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and have the judgment and confidence to work with clients, MLAs and colleagues. We are looking for a profile highly motivated and committed with the work to face a demanding work environment.

The candidate will have the opportunity to know the whole universe of financing structures and be in touch with Multilateral Agencies such as MIGA, IBRD, EBRD, EIB, among others; and numerous bank products with which we regularly interact.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:

• To assist with business origination activities and preparation of top-quality marketing and internal materials, both from a content and visual perspective.

• Contribute to business development activities, including new MLAs products, opportunity screening and coordination with bankers and MLAs.

• Drive internal coordination processes across relevant stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, E&S, Syndication, Middle Office, Project Finance, etc.).

• Prepare high-quality internal and external materials, ensuring strong analytical content and professional presentation standards.

• To structure and execute transactions together with Multilateral Agencies.

• To execute advisory and coordination roles.

• To design new value-added solutions, as the team progresses providing more complex structures.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 4-5 years in advisory and/or lending structured/Project/Export & Agency Finance transactions.

• Mastering of the legal arrangements’ standard in non-recourse financing (Project Finance) and/or Export & Agency Finance transactions.

• Experience in leading deal teams (different geographies, internal departments, external advisors, etc).

• Highly valued: International experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering.

Languages

• Mandatory: English and Spanish.

• Other languages as positive: Portuguese or French.

Skills and knowledge

• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills.

• Self-starter, extremely organized and detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy. 

• Strong interdisciplinary skills covering financing and documentation.

• Proactivity and creativity. Ability to take initiatives and propose solutions. High degree of commitment in a very demanding environment.

• Capable to manage different transactions with different time zones at the same time.

• Possess drive with a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Team player / ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

• Consistently achieve results, even under difficult circumstances and an ability to prioritize.

• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.

• Financial modelling skills are an advantage.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

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.

• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

• 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/WellHub 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!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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