VP, PDM Corporate, CRE & Principal Finance - Europe
SCIB Country: United Kingdom
Overview
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs. Private Debt Mobilization ("PDM") brings together the various private-side distribution and structuring teams from the bank’s corporate and institutional businesses, including private-side structuring, managing underwriting risk, loan primary and secondary syndication, securitization, structured sales, private placement, repackaging, credit insurance and trade distribution teams.
Responsibilities
- Analysis of underwriting and/or value-added opportunities across Corporate, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Principal Finance sectors
- Working closely with Corporate Loan Origination, CRE Loan Origination and Principal & Capital Finance teams on the deal structuring, pricing and distribution strategy of financing opportunities
- Managing underwriting, syndication and sell-down processes in both primary and secondary markets, partnering with Loan Sales, Market Sales and wider PDM teams
- Supporting meetings with clients and investors, preparing credit and underwriting applications, and delivering commercial presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- Providing market intelligence on investor appetite, pricing trends, comparable transactions and emerging market developments to support successful transaction execution
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role within PDM
- Direct experience within the corporate loan market, including origination and/or syndication activities
- In-depth understanding of loan structuring, pricing, credit analysis and legal documentation review
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, investors and internal stakeholders
- Well-developed awareness of financial markets, risk management principles and regulatory requirements relevant to wholesale banking activities
- Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish or other European languages
- Experience working with loan distribution, portfolio sales, CLO, TRS or other risk-transfer solutions
- Knowledge of institutional investor markets and private debt distribution strategies
- Experience working across multiple European jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
Location
Based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- 8% of salary into pension (and up to 12.5% if you contribute)
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days after 5 years of service)
- Option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Company-funded private medical insurance
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates, including private medical insurance for family, dental insurance and health assessments
- Protection: company-funded death-in-service benefit, income protection insurance and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
- Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in share plans
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VP, PDM Corporate, CRE & Principal Finance - Europe | SCIB employer: Banco Santander SA
Banco Santander SA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for personal and professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in finance while contributing to impactful investment strategies.