Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB in London

Join our community. 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.

Global Debt Advisory is a team within Global Banking that develops solutions relevant to Santander clients in the areas of financial strategy and credit ratings. Financial Strategy Advisory aims to help clients evaluate strategic financing topics such as determining optimal capital structure choice, funding optimisation strategy, formulating financial policies and debt capacity in the context of strategic goals, etc. Rating Advisory assists clients in managing credit ratings and relationships with the major rating agencies. This includes among other things obtaining first-time ratings, assessing ideal rating agency relationships, advising on potential rating implications of corporate events and/or methodology changes and formulation of financial policies.

The difference you’ll make:

• Improving client relationships with financial institutions and contributing to enhancing strategic dialogue with financial institutions in the areas of credit ratings and capital structure issues
• Supporting with credit rating assessments for rated and unrated banks, insurers and NBFIs clients (and other segments as required) based on S&P, Moody’s and Fitch rating methodologies
• Interacting with other CIB product teams to help design financing solutions for clients
• Preparing and presenting rating and capital structure material at client pitches

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 organisation. 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.

• Previous credit rating analysis experience acquired from working at one of the main three credit rating agencies or from a rating advisory role within a major investment bank
• Degree, or equivalent, in a numerical discipline
• CISI – Corporate Finance Module (to be obtained during first 6 months)
• CISI – Regulatory Module (to be obtained during first 6 months)
• Analytical background; proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in small ad-hoc teams drawn from different functions and across geographic locations in Europe, North America and LatAm

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Familiarity of capital market and treasury products
• Other linguistic capabilities

What else you need to know:

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston. We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

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.

How we’ll reward you. Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

What to do next: If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.