CIB Sales-EAF Associate

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 Associate based out of our Madrid Office.

As an Associate you will be part of the Global Export and Agency Finance team which leads the origination and structuring of Export and Agency transactions in close coordination with our offices around the globe.

Context and role definition

The Global Export and Agency Finance team is the front office origination and execution platform for Export Credit & Agency (ECA covered and MLAs transactions) globally.

The team works closely with clients, ECAs and internal stakeholders to originate, structure and execute tailored financing solutions across sectors and geographies.

The Associate will be an integral part of deal teams, supporting business development efforts while playing an active role throughout the execution lifecycle of transactions. The role offers broad exposure to the full spectrum of ECA-backed financing structures, with responsibilities that can evolve over time towards origination and/or structuring, depending on business needs and individual strengths.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, analytical, and able to perform in a demanding and fast-paced environment, with increasing interaction with clients and external counterparties.

Key responsibilities:

• Support senior team members in the origination and execution of ECA-covered financing transactions, globally.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client pitches, opportunity screening and coordination with bankers and ECAs.
• Drive internal coordination processes across relevant stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Compliance, E&S, Syndication, Middle Office, Project Finance, etc.).
• Prepare high-quality marketing, credit and internal materials, ensuring strong analytical content and professional presentation standards.
• Coordinate the transaction execution process through internal approval stages (business committees, Risk approvals, legal sign-off, etc.).
• Actively participate in the structuring and documentation phase, with particular focus on core finance documentation and ECA policies.
• Contribute to the development of value-added financing solutions, supporting the evolution of more complex structures.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a flexible, dynamic and team-oriented working culture.

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 4 years of experience in advisory and/or lending roles within Structured Finance, Project Finance and/or Export Finance. (Required)
• Solid understanding of Export Finance and/or non-recourse financing structures and related legal and contractual frameworks. (Requiered)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering. (Requiered)

Languages

• English mandatory; (Requiered)
• Spanish, French and German and/or other considered a plus. (Prefered)

Hard Skills

• Strong structured finance fundamentals and ability to assess transaction risks. (Requiered)
• Ability to analyse and address contractual, commercial and technical issues. (Requiered)
• Strong interdisciplinary skills across financing, structuring and documentation. (Requiered)
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills. (Requiered)
• Financial modelling skills are an advantage. (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, organisational and process management skills.
• Proactive and hands-on attitude, with the ability to take initiative and propose solutions in a demanding environment.

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.

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