Vice President - Regulatory Capital Management, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)

Country: United States of America

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled individual to join the CFO organization of our Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division in the US The candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, assessment, with a particular focus in regulatory capital including Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) optimization. The candidate will oversee the regulatory capital budgeting and management process including the alignment of the business decision making process to optimize the Return on Capital, the development of new products under a capital optimization lenses and the management of CIB’s balance sheet to ensure that the RWAs of the division are optimized. The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of regulatory capital frameworks, including the Basel rules, advanced financial expertise, deep understanding of CIB products (both in the banking and the markets books) exceptional leadership and persuasion abilities, and strong analytical skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and update long-term strategic plans related to regulatory capital management, with a specific focus on RWA optimization, in line with the bank's corporate and investment banking activities and objectives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, capital adequacy ratios, and compliance guidelines both in the United States and Europe, in accordance with the Basel regulatory capital rules.
• Policy Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures governing regulatory capital management, incorporating regulatory guidelines and best practices from both the U.S. and European financial regulatory bodies.
• Risk Assessment: Oversee the identification, evaluation, and management of all risks associated with regulatory capital, with a particular focus on RWA, to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• RWA Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize RWA calculation methodologies, review exposure types, and assess risk mitigation strategies to enhance the bank’s regulatory capital position. This will include a close understanding of the applicable rules and quantitative models applied to the computation of RWA.
• Reporting and Analysis: Establish effective reporting systems to provide accurate and timely information on regulatory capital levels, analyzing the bank's capital adequacy with respect to RWA, and presenting findings to senior management, regulators, and board members.
• Strengthen Decision-making: Collaborate with senior management to enhance the decision-making process by providing comprehensive analysis and insights into regulatory capital implications for corporate and investment banking activities.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, risk management teams, finance, and compliance departments, while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across regions and functions.
• Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits, examinations, and inquiries relating to regulatory capital management. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and upcoming requirements in both the U.S. and European markets.
• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to a team of financial professionals, fostering a positive work environment, setting clear goals, and supporting their professional development within the corporate and investment banking context.

Qualifications:

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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent degree and/or work experience, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Work Experience:

• Proven experience (minimum of 9 years) in regulatory capital management within the corporate and investment banking industry, preferably in a leadership role.
• 9-12 years of general relevant work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including Basel III guidelines, Dodd-Frank Act, and relevant U.S. and European banking regulations.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, valuation, risk management, and capital adequacy calculations, with a specific focus on RWA optimization in the corporate and investment banking context.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate complex data and reports effectively to support decision-making processes.
• Exceptional leadership and managerial capabilities, with experience in driving change initiatives and strengthening the decision-making process within the corporate and investment banking sector.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments, regions, and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with both U.S. and European Basel regulatory capital rules and their implications on corporate and investment banking activities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or other relevant certifications are preferred.

Note: This job description provides a general summary of responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of an Executive Director of Regulatory Capital Management within a European-based corporate and investment bank operating in the United States. It is not an exhaustive list, and the duties and requirements may be subject to change and refinement based on organizational needs and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

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