VP, PDM Corporate, CRE & Principal Finance - Europe | SCIB

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.

The difference you’ll make:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

It would also be nice for you to have:

• 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

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. 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 competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can 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.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5 years service, 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, and health assessments.
• 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.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies.

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