Head of Trade & WCS

At Santander Argentina, we want to support people in their progress, revolutionizing the local industry and driving transformation to become the best digital bank with branches.

How do we do it? By working as a team, challenging the business, valuing and promoting diversity, and using technology as a driver to build the most complete ecosystem of products that adapt to our customers' needs.

We are seeking an initiative-taking and experienced leader for our Trade and Working Capital Solutions team within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division. Trade and Working Capital Solutions is one of the growth drivers of Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB), delivering tailored solutions that address risk mitigation, liquidity, and off-balance sheet financing.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in structured trade, receivables, and documentary trade. This role is pivotal in driving our trade finance strategy and delivering innovative solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing trade finance solutions, including structured trade, receivables finance, and documentary trade products.
• Structuring capital relief solutions and guarantees with risk mitigations.
• Cultivating and nurturing robust relationships with corporate clients, understanding their trade finance needs, and delivering tailored solutions.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Risk, Compliance and Operations to ensure seamless execution of trade finance transactions.
• Monitoring market trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and identify new business opportunities.
• Leading and developing a team of trade finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CTP) is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade finance, specializing in structured trade, receivables, and documentary trade.
• Strong background of trade finance products, market practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English. Spanish proficiency is a strong asset.

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

What do we value in people as part of our #SantanderCulture? 🌈

We look for people who can experience change as a myriad of opportunities and drive it forward in every initiative, collaboratively and as a team, integrating diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives and experiences, with a global mindset. They can generate and facilitate contexts where there is active listening and speak openly to maximize the agility of projects, always keeping the client in mind. We deeply believe that people's talent is the fundamental key to this challenge and that, if that talent is diverse, our achievements will be greater.

Furthermore, we are Risk Pros: everyone in the organization manages risks, and it is part of our culture, a key element for the sustainability of the business.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please clarify them in your application so we can implement them.