Santander Corporate & Investment Banking’s Financing Group in Asia Pacific is seeking a senior professional to support the continued growth of its regional financing franchise. The team provides a broad range of financing solutions across syndicated corporate loans, debt capital markets, acquisition / leveraged finance, infrastructure / project finance, real estate finance, asset finance, fund finance and other structured financing products. The successful candidate will play a senior role in origination, structuring, execution, internal approvals, distribution and portfolio management, working closely with relationship coverage, loan syndications, debt capital markets, legal, credit risk, market risk, operations, compliance and other internal stakeholders. The role will have particular responsibility for leading the Financing Group’s digital infrastructure structured finance activities in Asia Pacific, while contributing to the broader Financing Group platform across loans, debt capital markets and structured financing solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Digital Infrastructure Structured Finance pillar in Asia Pacific as a senior member of the Financing Group.
Originate, structure and execute digital infrastructure structured financing transactions and originate syndicated corporate loans and debt capital markets solutions where relevant.
Lead client discussions, financing strategy, preparation of marketing materials, transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, internal approval processes, documentation and closing.
Direct the preparation and review of internal credit papers, financial analysis, financial models, due diligence materials, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment and return analysis.
Work closely with relationship coverage, loan syndications / distribution, debt capital markets, legal, credit risk, market risk, compliance, operations / middle office and other internal stakeholders.
Oversee post-closing portfolio management activities, including exposure monitoring, covenant compliance, cash flow performance, valuation, provisioning, waivers / amendments and refinancing opportunities.
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to develop Santander’s Financing Group franchise in Asia Pacific and support broader client coverage across sectors and products.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in digital infrastructure (and commercial real estate) finance, preferably including project finance or structured finance transactions.
- Proven track record of originating, structuring and closing financing transactions with financial sponsors, corporates, financial institutions, and/or government-related clients.
- Strong credit, financial analysis and financial modelling skills, with the ability to assess complex cash flow profiles, downside scenarios, risk allocation, transaction returns and portfolio risks.
- Good understanding of financing documentation, due diligence, syndication / distribution, internal credit approval processes and cross-border transaction execution.
- Strong awareness of credit, market, regulatory, compliance, reputational and conduct risk considerations, with Asia Pacific transaction experience viewed favourably.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with demonstrated leadership ability and strong collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders; additional Asian languages will be viewed favourably.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in digital infrastructure and commercial real estate finance
- Experience with project finance or structured finance transactions
- Proven track record originating, structuring, and closing financing transactions
- Strong credit, financial analysis, and financial modeling skills
- Understanding of financing documentation, due diligence, syndication or distribution, credit approvals, and cross-border execution
- Awareness of credit, market, regulatory, compliance, reputational, and conduct risks
- Asia Pacific transaction experience
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
- Additional Asian language skills
Santander Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
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