SCIB VP/Director, Sovereign, Supranational & Agency (SSA) DCM

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

Key activities:

• Direct client coverage and execution for Sovereign, Supranational & Agency (SSA) issuers within the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) division of the Investment Bank.
• Working in the SSA DCM team to actively cover and expand the bank's Public Sector issuer clients with a particular focus on those issuers active in EUR, USD and GBP markets.
• Continue to strengthen the bank's existing institutional SSA issuer relationships whilst also expanding our scope of coverage and client base across Europe, North America and the Asian region.
• Generating and marketing new issue trade ideas to the SSA client base, in both public and private debt format.
• Working with our issuer base on roadshow and marketing opportunities.
• Involved in execution of bond deals in the public debt markets, working closely with Bond Syndicate, Sales and Trading, Risk Solutions Group, our Global DCM and Syndicate partners, as well as internal and external counsel on transaction documentation.
• The individual will be responsible for revenue generation, franchise development, and high-profile deal execution while collaborating closely with stakeholders across Global Markets and Investment Banking.

What we're looking for:

• Direct experience in coverage of the SSA issuer client base is required.
• Demonstrated track record of originating and executing high-profile public sector transactions, including in EUR, USD, GBP and local currency markets.
• Deep understanding of primary markets, issuance mechanics, and investor dynamics in the public and sustainable finance sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.
• Strong relationships with key SSA clients and the relevant international investor base.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage at ministerial and board level.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (especially French, German, or Spanish) preferable.
• Educated to degree level.

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.
• 30 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.