SCIB VP, Emerging Markets Fixed Income & FX Sales

Country: United Kingdom

Business area introduction

As part of Santander’s Institutional Sales team, the Vice President will play a key role in driving the distribution of Emerging Markets Fixed Income and FX products, with a particular focus on LATAM and CE4 markets. The role involves close engagement with UK-based institutional investors, delivering differentiated market insight, tailored trading solutions, and consistent revenue generation.

Santander is a recognised leader in the region, having been awarded Best LATAM FX Bank for three consecutive years. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening Santander’s franchise by deepening client relationships, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and partnering closely with Trading, Research, and other internal stakeholders.

Key activities

• Actively originate and distribute Emerging Markets Fixed Income, FX, and Credit solutions to UK-based institutional clients, including Real Money investors and Hedge Funds.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Financial Institution clients through regular, value-added market dialogue.
• Provide high-quality macroeconomic analysis and market intelligence, translating global and regional trends into actionable trading ideas.
• Partner closely with EM Trading and Research to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions across asset classes.
• Support business development initiatives, including account onboarding, client coverage planning, and expansion of the client franchise.
• Oversee trade execution, booking, and issue resolution to ensure a high standard of client service and operational excellence.
• Contribute to revenue reporting, pipeline management, and performance analysis.
• Act as a role model for Santander’s culture of being Simple, Personal, and Fair, both internally and externally.
• Both on desk and formal training will be provided.

What we’re looking for

• Solid understanding of Emerging Markets Fixed Income and FX markets, with a strong interest in global macroeconomics.
• Proven ability to communicate complex market themes clearly and effectively to institutional investors.
• Strong commercial mindset, with experience supporting or driving client revenue generation.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across Sales, Trading, Research, and Operations.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and support reporting and decision-making.
• Experience in a sales, client-facing, or markets-related role within financial services.
• Educated to degree level, ideally in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• FCA-certified (or willingness to complete certification), with CISI Regulatory and Securities & Derivatives modules preferred.

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
• 30 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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