Associate – Corporate Finance

Country: United Kingdom

Business area introduction

• Our Associates work within the M&A & Corporate Finance Team within European Banking and Corporate Finance Division (BCF) to support senior investment bankers to develop and maintain global client relationships  across all industry sectors as well as execute M&A and financing mandates
• They assume significant levels of responsibility and contribute to delivering the growth and financial objectives of BCF, via origination and execution of M&A and Corporate Finance business opportunities
• Under supervision of Sector, Financial Sponsor and M&A senior bankers, support the development and strengthening our client relationships, including deep understanding of clients’ changing needs, and partner with colleagues across the bank to provide relevant solutions including creating and analysing operating and financial models, preparing client presentations, manage transaction processes, and support in structuring transactions
• Success requires a good understanding of Santander’s Corporate and Investment Banking product suite, and diverse geographical spread to meet the needs of the client base
• At all times adhering to personal, Santander and regulatory risk, compliance and governance responsibilities

Key activities

Assisting in the development of deep and productive client relationships, the role will involve:

• Actively contributing strategic ideas and content to originate investment banking business, including M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, acquisition finance and leverage finance transactions
• Strong financial modelling skills as well as ability to perform complex valuation and other corporate finance analysis to a high degree of accuracy
• Driving the execution of transactions and development of client materials, typically in conjunction with Analysts / VPs and product and sector teams

• Utilising and sharing financial analysis, accounting, financial modelling and other analytical skills
• Preparing for and participating in client meetings
• Corporate and credit risk analysis, in relation to leverage finance and other Corporate Finance related transactions
• Building and maintaining productive internal and external networks
• Undertaking extra-curricular activities to assist the senior management in the running of the BCF business
• Participating in training and own personal development
• Other general responsibilities that may come as part of the role

What we’re looking for

We are looking for candidates with

• Relevant experience in an M&A role within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Investment Banking division
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related field. MBA or a masters degrees is a plus
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential
• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Ability to work in a team with high effectiveness
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for excellence
• CISI Qualification desirable

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Triton Square office in London, conveniently located within walking distance from Euston Station and Warren Street Station.

How we’ll reward you

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans

For more information about our wide range of benefits and family friendly policies visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Santander are an equal opportunities employer. When we talk about diversity, we don’t just want to pay lip service. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. It’s important to us that we create an inclusive culture where everyone counts, and we particularly welcome applications from different underrepresented groups.

For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please visit our diversity page.

What to do next

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply on the link.

Due to high volume of applications we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.

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