Key activities
- Direct client coverage and execution for Sovereign, Supranational & Agency (SSA) issuers within the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) division of the Investment Bank.
- Working in the SSA DCM team to actively cover and expend the bank’s Public Sector issuer clients with a particularly focus on those issuers active in EUR, USD and GBP markets.
- Continue to strengthen the bank’s existing institutional SSA issuer relationships whilst also expanding our scope of coverage and client base across Europe, North America and the Asian region.
- Generating and marketing new issue trade ideas to the SSA client base, in both public and private debt format.
- Working with our issuer base on roadshow and marketing opportunities.
- Involved in execution of bond deals in the public debt markets, working closely with Bond Syndicate, Sales and Trading, Risk Solutions Group, our Global DCM and Syndicate partners, as well as internal and external counsel on transaction documentation.
- The individual will be responsible for revenue generation, franchise development, and high-profile deal execution while collaborating closely with stakeholders across Global Markets and Investment Banking.
What we’re looking for
- Direct experience in coverage of the SSA issuer client base is required.
- Demonstrated track record of originating and executing high-profile public sector transactions, including in EUR, USD, GBP and local currency markets.
- Deep understanding of primary markets, issuance mechanics, and investor dynamics in the public and sustainable finance sectors.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.
- Strong relationships with key SSA clients and the relevant international investor base.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage at ministerial and board level.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages (especially French, German, or Spanish) preferable.
- Educated to degree level.
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Triton Square office in London, conveniently located within walking distance from Euston Station and Warren Street Station.
How we’ll reward you
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Company funded individual private medical insurance
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
- Share in Santander’s success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans
For more information about our wide range of benefits and family friendly policies visit our website.
Equal Opportunities
Santander are an equal opportunities employer. When we talk about diversity, we don’t just want to pay lip service. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. It’s important to us that we create an inclusive culture where everyone counts, and we particularly welcome applications from different underrepresented groups.
For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please visit our diversity page.
What to do next
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply on the link.
Due to high volume of applications we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.
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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.
