SCIB Associate, Growth Capital Investment Banking

Country: Vereinigtes Königreich

Key activities

• Work within the Corporate Finance Cohort part of European Banking and Corporate Finance team (BCF) to support the management and development of global client relationships across sectors.
• Contribute to delivering growth and financial objectives of BCF, via origination and execution of Corporate Finance business opportunities.
• Driving the execution of transactions and development of client materials, typically in conjunction with other team members and product teams.
• Unless otherwise directed and agreed by the Equity Private Capital Markets (“EPCM”) team, focus exclusively on growing the EPCM franchise led globally by Myles Evanson.
• Provide full support to origination and execution of EPCM mandates.
• Under primary supervision of the EPCM bankers, as well as secondary supervision of Sector, Sponsor and M&A bankers, support the development of a deep understanding of clients' changing needs, and partner with colleagues across the bank to provide relevant solutions.
• Success requires a good understanding of Santander's Corporate and Investment Banking product suite, and diverse geographical spread to meet the needs of the client base.
• At all times adhering to personal, Santander and regulatory risk, compliance and governance responsibilities.
• Assisting in the development of deep and productive client relationships, the role will involve:

• Assisting in the development of strategic ideas and content to originate investment banking business, with a priority focus on EPCM businesses, but as may be directed by the EPCM team from time to time, offer broader support to M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, acquisition finance and leverage finance transactions.
• Contributing to the execution of transactions and development of client materials, typically in conjunction with Associates / VPs and product teams.
• Developing financial analysis, accounting, financial modelling, valuation, and other analytical skills.
• Preparing for client meetings, and where appropriate participating.
• Corporate and credit risk analysis, in relation to Corporate Finance transactions.
• Building and maintaining productive internal networks.
• Undertaking extra-curricular activities to assist the senior management in the running of the BCF business.
• Participating in training and own personal development.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant experience in an investment banking division and / or a reputable financial institution.
• Experience in executing corporate finance transactions and managing client relationships.
• Financial modelling and valuation skills desirable.
• Other linguistic capabilities desirable.

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.
• 27 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.