SCIB Associate, UK Structured Finance

This job is with Santander UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

The London-based Structured Finance team is the front office origination and execution team covering primarily Infrastructure financings across Europe for lending and covering a broader region for financing advisory projects. The team is complemented by teams in Madrid. The combined European business is a true market leader, with #1-3 positions by volume / number of deals in both lending and debt advisory in Europe and Latam. The UK team is part of a wider 33-person team (of which 6 individuals are currently based in the UK), and the new hire will complement these existing resources.

Key activities

• Supporting both the lending and debt advisory segments of our business. This includes strategic planning, selling, marketing, client engagement, and vendor/partner management.
• Contribute to idea generation by understanding client needs and objectives, pitching opportunities to them working jointly with the team head and other areas of CIB such as Debt Capital Markets, Ratings Advisory and Risk Solutions.
• In advisory work, act as a facilitator between the client and different lending platforms/solutions such as Banks, Debt Funds, Pensions Funds etc. to enable them to source the most adequate and competitive sources of funding.
• Support the execution of new and existing mandates, across both lending and debt advisory. For advisory, support in the structuring and placement of debt financing, to include preparation of a financial model, interfacing with due diligence providers and lawyers, preparation of marketing materials (teaser, IM etc), and managing the coordination of the process. For lending work, be part of a team in reviewing diligence materials, model and documentation, negotiate terms with our client or their advisors, and present the transaction to internal credit and pricing committees.
• Build strong and long-lasting relationships with key clients at junior level. Keep abreast of the current issues and challenges facing our clients in the energy and infrastructure sector. Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics, and apply insights to recommend short and/or long term solutions and services.
• Emphasize and actively promote teamwork and team spirit to enhance both quality of product delivery and team earnings.
• Responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff, providing constructive feedback on a formal and informal basis.

What we're looking for

• Experience building project finance financial models.
• Interest in the Infrastructure sector, and knowledge thereof.
• Experience writing proposals and supporting business development activities.
• Strong modelling skills and fluency in MS Excel.
• Clear written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts to a senior audience.
• Sound basic understanding of debt, equity, and derivative markets and solutions.
• Ability to build a network of relationships amongst infrastructure corporates and funds.
• Demonstrated track record in building productive business relationships.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, quantitative subject preferred.
• MBA desirable.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Triton Square office in London, conveniently located within walking distance from Euston Station and Warren Street Station.

How we'll reward you

• 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.
• Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 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, healthcare cash plan and health assessments.
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander's success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans.

Equal Opportunities

Santander are an equal opportunities employer. When we talk about diversity, we don't just want to pay lip service. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. It's important to us that we create an inclusive culture where everyone counts, and we particularly welcome applications from different underrepresented groups.

What to do next

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply on the link. Due to high volume of applications we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.