Sr. Business Development Associate

Sr. Business Development Associate

Country: United States of America

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:
The Sr. Associate, Business Management conducts unprecedented or complex analyses and reporting in support of general business operations, special projects/initiatives and/or strategic/operational planning activities. The incumbent consults with management and business partners on matters of significance regarding strategic approaches, effectiveness of support functions, and business performance improvement opportunities. S/he is often assigned as a project lead on business unit initiatives of strategic importance.
 

• Defines and develops analytical approaches to unprecedented and complex issues.
• Determines where measurement gaps exist and devises new metrics or reports to fill those gaps.
• Reviews operational data/metrics, analyzes and synthesizes the data, then compiles into reports or presentations.
• Navigates the entire firm in order to effectively complete tasks.
• Develops consultative partnerships with internal teams and leaders to understand their strategic objectives, key performance indicators and reporting requirements.
• Communicates with internal teams and leaders to stay abreast of organization and function operations and is familiar with company practices relevant to metrics, performance indicators, reporting protocols, etc.
• Leads special projects/initiatives that are of strategic importance for the function or business unit.
• Acts as technical leader for any ad-hoc reporting or project needs in the function or business unit.
• Collaborates with and supports senior leaders and their teams to ensure analytical and reporting needs are aligned, and supports business and operating results.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Leads projects including assigning work and monitoring quality and completion.
• Contributes to the achievement of function or business unit objectives.
• Supports data-driven decision-making by team, functional or business unit leaders.

What You Bring:
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 work experience

Qualifications:

• - Required. 9+ Years Experience working in Strategy, M&A and/or Project Management
• - Required.
• • Strong knowledge of the Private Banking Industry.
  • Ability to influence and drive complex initiatives and manage logistics with internal stakeholders.
  • High level of proficiency in financial calculations.
  • Experience in project management, merger and acquisitions, due diligence and transactions.
  • Comfortable using generative AI and AI-enabled tools.
  • Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
  • Able to maintain the highest degree on confidentiality and professional discretion.
  • Superior problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication skills, oral & written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AI Tools
  • Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.

Certifications:

• No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• May frequently require minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 4