Navigator Global Trade Insights Assistant | S1 | Navigator Global, CCB | London

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high‑impact brand into a technology‑driven organisation. We are delivering a customer‑centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and a courageous approach to risk. For ambitious businesses, international trade can unlock powerful growth, and Navigator Global provides a market‑leading digital platform that offers clarity, actionable intelligence, and a risk‑reduction framework for SMEs.

Role Overview

The Trade Insights Assistant will support a dynamic Editorial Team in London HQ, working alongside regional and solution‑level trade experts. The role focuses on researching, generating, and sub‑editing high‑quality content on global trade, and ensuring all insights are accurate, timely, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily research on global trade news, emerging trends, policy developments, and economic indicators that impact SMEs.
• Track updates across major trade corridors, monitoring factors that influence globally ambitious SMEs.
• Monitor geopolitical events, regulatory shifts, tariff changes, and identify emerging opportunities.
• Distil complex trade insights into clear, concise briefs for editorial teams to guide content creation.
• Fact‑check and verify all data and sources used in Navigator Global’s publications.
• Uphold editorial quality benchmarks, ensuring content meets all accuracy, timeliness, and brand‑guideline standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven writing and sub‑editing skills with a record of producing engaging copy.
• Ability to work to deadlines independently and as part of a fast‑paced newsroom.
• Good working knowledge of international trade, global markets, and business.
• Strong research skills, gathering and synthesising information from diverse sources.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills, emphasising clarity and accuracy.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a passion for global trade.
• Experience or interest in journalism or international trade (preferred).
• Multilingualism or Spanish proficiency (preferred).

Benefits

• £500 annual cash allowance for benefits.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (26 days after 5 years) with optional purchase of up to 5 days.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates (medical, dental, assessments).
• 8% pension contribution from Santander, up to 12.5% if you contribute.
• Death‑in‑service and income protection insurance, with discounted life and critical illness cover.
• Share plans to share Santander’s success.
• Employee product discounts and no‑fee accounts.
• Competitive rewards aligned to impact.
• Wellness partners covering physical, mental, social, and financial health.
• Support for life stages (parenthood, pregnancy, menopause, etc.) including enhanced family leave and childcare options.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Global growth opportunities within Santander’s network.

Local Compliance

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We aim to create an accessible, fair, and welcoming recruitment experience.

Work Location & Hours

Roles are site‑based with a hybrid working pattern; colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, either by nationality, visa, or work permit. Visa sponsorship does not affect our decision to progress an application; if a visa is not permitted, the application will not proceed.

If you are interested, please apply. For assistance with the recruitment process, contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk.