Associate, Building Management and Strategic Analytics | 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.

The Global Real Estate Assets team covers the management of Santander's corporate real estate, including corporate buildings, workplace operations, portfolio management and business transformation initiatives. In London, the team manages Santander's corporate building, coordinating the Santander UK Real Estate team, as main service provider, and the Facility Management and General Services suppliers on site.

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive professional to support the management of Santander's Corporate building in London while also contributing to broader strategic initiatives across the Global Real Estate function. The role combines core Building Management responsibilities with data analysis, executive reporting, facilities performance monitoring, supplier coordination and project support. You’ll help drive informed decision-making through the development of insights, dashboards, financial analysis, and performance reporting, while coordinating operational activities and supporting strategic projects.

This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, providing a unique opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Corporate Real Estate, workplace operations, portfolio management, and business transformation initiatives.

The difference you’ll make:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the corporate office facilities
• Acting as a key point of contact for business users and internal stakeholders whilst building effective relationships across tenant teams
• Monitoring building performance, occupancy, workplace utilisation and user experience indicators
• Supporting workplace improvement, sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives
• Assisting with the monitoring and control of operational budgets and expenditure
• Supporting forecasting, planning and budget closing including reviewing invoices, cost allocations and financial data
• Helping prepare financial and business cases to support decision-making
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting operational, financial and business data
• Developing and maintaining dashboards, KPIs and performance indicators
• Helping produce regular and ad-hoc management reports for senior stakeholders; identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Providing analytical support to portfolio, workplace, occupancy, sustainability and operational improvement projects
• Supporting other cross-functional initiatives requiring data analysis, business intelligence and performance monitoring
• Preparing materials for committees, leadership meetings and governance forums
• Presenting findings, recommendations and performance updates to the line manager

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 experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Building Management, Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate General Services
• Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas, pivot tables and data analysis)
• Excellent PowerPoint skills with experience preparing executive-level presentations
• Understanding of performance metrics and business drivers and ability to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Strong ownership and accountability and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working under pressure and to demanding deadlines.

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Demonstrable experience of Business Control, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Management Reporting
• Previous experience in a Consulting, Business Analysis or Project Management Support role
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualisation tools with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Fluency in Spanish

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 5 years 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.