eFX Sales - SCIB Markets
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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
Santander CIB Markets is looking for an eFX Sales based out of Madrid.
We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.
To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:
Driving adoption of electronic FX execution across the Global Corporate FX franchise, supporting sales teams with hands-on execution expertise
Actively engaging with clients to educate, guide and optimise their use of electronic FX platforms and execution tools
Working closely with FX Trading to monitor execution quality, client behaviour and pricing performance, and to implement targeted improvements
Partnering with technology, data science, quants and production support teams to analyse usage data and optimise client-level pricing and execution outcomes
Contributing directly to the development and evolution of the eFX offering, providing practical, client-led input into the product roadmap
Using metrics and execution data to proactively identify opportunities, issues and trends, rather than reacting to ad-hoc requests
Supporting the rollout of new platforms, features and capabilities, ensuring they are delivered in a practical, client-ready manner
Acting as a centre of expertise for electronic FX execution, collaborating across teams while respecting relationship ownership by voice sales
Helping to build a scalable and consistent global operating model for electronic FX within Corporate Sales
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
5–10 years’ experience in FX, with exposure to electronic FX execution, eFX sales, FX trading, or FX product/eCommerce (Required)
Strong understanding of Corporate FX client behaviour, including hedging needs, execution patterns and decision drivers (Required)
Hands-on experience working with electronic FX platforms (e.g. FXall, 360T, Bloomberg FXGO, single-dealer platforms) (Required)
Proven experience supporting or partnering with FX sales teams, ideally in a global or regional coverage model (Required)
Experience working closely with FX trading desks on pricing, liquidity, execution quality and flow analysis (Required)
Exposure to platform rollout, client onboarding, execution optimisation or electronic flow migration initiatives (Preferred)
Ability to operate effectively in a build-out or evolving environment, where processes and tooling are still developing (Required)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline
Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MBA) beneficial but not required
Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFA) advantageous but not essential
Languages
English (Required)
Spanish (Preferred)
Hard Skills
Strong understanding of FX market structure and electronic execution models (RFQ, streaming, algos) (Required)
Ability to analyse and interpret execution metrics (hit rates, rejection rates, slippage, flow patterns) (Required)
Familiarity with client-level pricing concepts, including flexible or differentiated pricing (Required)
Comfortable working with data and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, internal dashboards, platform analytics) (Required)
Solid knowledge of FX products relevant to corporates (Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs) (Required)
Understanding of best execution principles and execution governance in FX (Required)
Ability to work effectively with technology, data science, quants and production support teams (Required)
Exposure to programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python, SQL, R) (Preferred)
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex execution concepts clearly and pragmatically to clients and internal stakeholders
Hands-on, delivery-oriented mindset; comfortable “getting into the detail”
Ability to influence without formal authority, working across Sales, Trading and Technology
Commercially aware, with a focus on client outcomes rather than transactional selling
Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively in a global, multi-stakeholder environment
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving requirements
Collaborative, pragmatic and low-ego approach, well suited to a team-based eCommerce function
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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