Trade Finance for Investment Banking Associate

Trade Finance for Investment Banking Associate

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

SCIB is looking for a Trade Finance for Investment Banking Associate based out of Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) Head Quarters.

Santander´s Global Transaction Banking division is looking for a young professional with 2 to 5 years of experience to add value to our Trade Finance for Investment Banking franchise. Part of the Global team based in Madrid, you will join a fast pace, rapidly growing business in close collaboration with our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) colleagues in Leverage Finance, Project Finance, M&A, DCM and ECM. Our goal is to complement Santander´s offering to support our clients with Trade Finance products in M&A, Project Financing and Private Equity portfolio companies’ growth plans.

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:

• Support senior members of the team in marketing, structuring and executing trade finance transactions for our clients in the context of wider Investment Bank opportunities.

• Gradually the ideal candidate will develop the ability to lead the execution of transactions.

•  Monitoring pipeline of transactions, income generation and capital consumption across the division.

• Providing up-to-date market trends and relevant events as well as pricing intelligence.

 We are looking for talented, analytical and ambitious individuals who can see the big picture and work in a fast paced and collaborative environment and who can communicate effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.

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

• 2 to 5 years of experience in international financial services industry

• Trade Finance, Project Finance, Leverage Finance

Education

• University Degree in Finance, Business and Economics

• Master´s Degree in Finance, MBA or CFA (Preferred)

Languages

• English (Proficient level Required)

• Spanish (Proficient level Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis

• Strong Excel, Power Point and Generative AI skills

• Financial Modelling (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Presentation and communication skills

• Commercial skills

• Teamwork and persuasion

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.

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