CIB Global Export & Agency Finance Analyst

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Global Export & Agency Finance is looking for an Analyst based out of our Madrid Office (Boadilla del Monte).

The Global Export & Agency team is Santander´s front-office origination and execution platform for Export Credit Agency (ECA)- backed and Multilateral Agencies (MLA)- backed transactions globally.

As an Analyst you will be part of the Global Export and Agency Finance team, supporting our Latin American franchise. The main objective of the role will be to support origination efforts and help convert ideas into concrete transactions across a broad range of sectors and financing structures.

We are looking for candidates with an outstanding academic background, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail and the confidence to work with clients, agencies, local teams and internal stakeholders across different geographies.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded profile, with strong follow-up skills, an outgoing personality and the people skills needed to build relationships, connect ideas and help originate business across the region.

The candidate will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the full universe of ECA and MLA-backed financing solutions in some of Santander’s core Latin American markets, working closely with local teams, global product specialists, Export Credit Agencies and Multilateral Agencies. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:

• Support the origination and follow-up of the ECA and MLA pipeline across the region.
• Identify, screen and actively generate new business opportunities, working closely with local teams, coverage bankers, product specialists and clients.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality client pitches, internal presentations and marketing materials
• Monitor regional business performance, including KPIs, financials, pipeline evolution, revenues and related follow-ups for management reporting.
• Drive internal coordination across geographies and main stakeholders, including Project Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, E&S, Syndication, and Middle Office.
• Support the execution of transactions with Export Credit Agencies and Multilateral Agencies through internal approval stages.
• Contribute to business development initiatives aimed at growing Santander’s ECA and MLA franchise across core Latin American markets, with a clear focus on origination and opportunity generation.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, investment banking, structured finance, project finance, export finance, trade finance, credit analysis, consulting, sales, business development or a related financial services role.
• Previous exposure to commercial roles, client interaction, sales processes, origination support or business development initiatives will be highly valued.
• Experience preparing client presentations, management reports, pipeline updates and financial analysis.
• International academic or professional experience will be highly valued.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, International Relations or Engineering.

Languages

• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Other languages are a plus, especially Portuguese or French.

Skills and knowledge

• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Self-starter, extremely organized and detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate data, financials and pipeline information into clear management messages.
• Strong commercial mindset, curiosity and ability to proactively identify, originate and develop business opportunities across different sectors and geographies.
• Outgoing profile with strong people skills and confidence to interact with clients, local teams, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Proactivity and creativity. Ability to take initiative, propose solutions and work independently when required.
• Capable of managing several workstreams at the same time, often involving different countries, teams and time zones.
• Possess drive with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Team player / ability to work effectively in a diverse and international team environment.
• Consistently achieve results, even under difficult circumstances and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills; financial modelling skills are an advantage.

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 we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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