Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP

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

Banco Santander, S.A. is looking for a Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP based out of Madrid.

As Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP, you will work closely with the Global Head of Origination to define, execute, and monitor Santander’s Trade and Working Capital origination strategy and core growth initiatives linked to Investment Banking transactions.

In this role you will need a strategic mindset to identify and capture growth opportunities, strong project management skills to ensure successful implementation of the strategy, and solid commercial acumen to proactively originate, structure and execute Trade and Working Capital solutions in the context of M&A, Project Finance and Leverage Finance transactions.

A structuring background with ability to advise clients to optimally implement working capital solutions in corporates, highly leveraged entities and project finance is strongly valued. Flexibility to travel across Santander’s footprint is also valued.

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:

• defining, executing, and monitoring Santander’s Trade and Working Capital origination strategy and core growth initiatives linked to Investment Banking transactions.
• identifying and capturing growth opportunities, enrolling origination projects end to end, ensuring successful implementation across Santander footprint.
• originating and structuring Trade and Working Capital solutions in the context of M&A, Project Finance and Leverage Finance transactions.
• providing advise as to the optimal Working Capital solutions structures considering client’s overall capital structure, business plan and projections.

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 6 years of experience (Required)
• Trade & Working Capital Solutions, Structured Finance, Corporate & Investment Banking with an international background (Preferred)
• Consultancy, Engineering or Law in is also considered (Preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with preference on Business Administration, Engineering, Law or Economics (Required)
• MBA or CFA will be valued (Preferred)

Languages

• English – Advanced/Bilingual (Required)
• Spanish - Intermediate (Required)

Hard Skills

• Experience in front office of an Investment Bank or debt fund, or an equivalent position exposed to clients in a corporate, law firm or consultancy firm (Required)
• Structuring background in Corporate and Investment Banking products (Required)
• Project management experience, with proven ability to independently lead strategic initiatives from definition to full execution and delivery (Preferred)
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint (Required)
• Financial analysis (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• A growth-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Self-motivation and “can-do” attitude to drive initiatives and projects forward
• Ability to deliver in highly demanding environments (M&A deals, LBOs, etc.)
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach, as the role involves constant interaction with multiple Santander stakeholders (clients, local relationship managers, risk teams and other SCIB CIB teams -M&A, ECM, DCM, Structured Finance, Leverage Finance, etc.-)
• High adaptability, with the ability to swiftly refocus priorities as market conditions evolve (e.g. tariffs, sectors, regulatory shifts, etc.)

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.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• 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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