SCIB VP, Trade & Working Capital Middle East Originator

Overview: Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization — and our people are central to this transformation. Together, we are building a customer-centric future powered by bold thinking, innovation, and the confidence to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s an opportunity for ambitious professionals to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact. Our purpose is to help people and businesses prosper. A strong risk culture underpins everything we do, and all colleagues are expected to take a proactive, responsible approach to risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE: SCIB is looking for a Trade & Working Capital Solutions originator dedicated to the Middle East region, based out of London. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. As a Trade originator, you will be responsible for corporate customers in the Middle East and the related P&L in the Trade & Working Capital product domain. Focus countries are UAE and Qatar.

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 organization. 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:

• Strong experience in Banking and or Trade & Working Capital solutions
• Customer facing and or sales experience, in direct contact with clients in the UAE, Qatar and the Middle East region desirable.
• Expertise in Traditional Trade Finance, Structured Trade and Working Capital solutions, together with Middle East market knowledge.
• B.A. in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent ideal, or other university and business school qualifications, such as finance, law, engineering, math, physics, or economics
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus

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.

We Value Your Impact: Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But rewards go beyond numbers. We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

• Flexibility that works: Hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• 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.
• Learning for life: Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to Santander Open Academy.
• Competitive rewards: Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Financial advantages: Preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority: Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme.

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way. For more information about our wide range of benefits and family-friendly policies visit our website.

Equal Opportunities: Santander are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone counts. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please visit our diversity page.

What To Do Next: If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, please apply via the link. Due to high volume of applications we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so we recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.