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
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is looking for a Equity Derivatives Trader based out of Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain.
As a Equity Derivatives Trader, you will play a key role within our Global Markets business, managing the market risk of the Equity Derivatives trading desk while delivering pricing and execution across a range of equity derivative products for institutional and corporate clients. This is a global role, working closely with colleagues across our international trading platform to provide best-in-class client solutions while maintaining robust risk management standards.
We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the market risk of the Equity Derivatives trading book in line with the desk's risk appetite and limits.
- Pricing and executing Equity Derivatives transactions for clients.
- Working closely with Sales, Structuring, Risk, Quants and other Global Markets teams to deliver tailored client solutions.
- Collaborating with trading teams across our global platform to ensure consistent pricing, risk management and client coverage.
- Monitoring market developments, identifying trading opportunities and implementing effective hedging strategies.
- Contributing to the continued development of the Equity Derivatives franchise through product expertise, innovation and process improvements.
- Maintaining the highest standards of governance, control and risk management while supporting the growth of the business.
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 4 years' experience managing equity derivatives in a trading role within Global Markets. (Required)
- Experience with Structured equity Products. (Preferred)
- Experience with e-Trading platforms and being familiar with price management and feedback analysis. (Preferred)
Education
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative discipline. (Required)
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc or CFA) is advantageous. (Preferred)
Languages
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Hard Skills
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, pricing and market risk management. (Required)
- Bloomberg and advanced Excel skills. (Required)
- Programming knowledge (Python, VBA or similar) and experience with trading analytics tools. (Preferred)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity and commitment to effective risk management.
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.
- 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.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY?
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Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of experience managing equity derivatives in a Global Markets trading role
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
- English language proficiency
- Strong understanding of equity derivatives, pricing, and market risk management
- Bloomberg and advanced Excel skills
- Experience with structured equity products
- Experience with e-Trading platforms, price management, and feedback analysis
- Postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or CFA
- Spanish language proficiency
- Programming knowledge in Python, VBA, or similar, plus experience with trading analytics tools
Santander Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Santander and has not been reviewed or approved by Santander.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of eligible pay and immediate vesting are highlighted as core strengths, supporting long‑term savings. This is reinforced by company‑paid disability and life/AD&D coverage that bolster financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off typically ranges from 18–30 days in the U.S. with 11 paid holidays, plus dedicated volunteer and development time; the UK features a minimum of 25 days with buy/sell options. Some roles also use self‑managed PTO, offering additional flexibility depending on team norms.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. parental benefits include 8 weeks paid for all parents and a total of 16 weeks paid for birth mothers, with flexibility for reduced hours around childbirth. Caregiver leave and dependent‑care programs add further family support.
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What We Do
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
