SCIB VP, Leveraged Finance
Country: United Kingdom
Business area introduction
The European Leveraged Finance Team is responsible for the origination, structuring and underwriting of non-investment grade corporates and private equity backed companies.
Key activities
The role holder will help drive the origination of Leveraged Finance activities for the Bank’s European clients:
- This will include both Sponsor-backed and Corporate clients across both Leveraged Loan and High Yield opportunities on both a committed and best effort basis
- The role holder will help drive the origination of Leveraged Finance activities for the Bank’s European clients
- This will include both Sponsor-backed and Corporate clients across both Leveraged Loan and High Yield opportunities on both a committed and best effort basis
- Provide clients with Corporate Finance advice as it relates to capital structures and financing needs including acquisition finance in the non-investment grade space as well as refinancing requirements within the non-investment grade space
- Also involved in the execution of such transactions as required, working in close collaboration with GIG Bankers, M&A, ECM, and relevant risk management teams
- Operate in close liaison with North American members of the Leveraged Finance Group to advance Santander Leveraged Finance Franchise
- Operate in close cooperation with Financial Sponsor Coverage team to strengthen Bank’s relationships with relevant Gold and Platinum clients
- Expected to contribute to the overall growth and success of Santander Global Banking & Corporate Finance (BCF), particularly the development of a sustainable and well-regarded international Corporate Finance franchise
- Expected to engage with product teams including Risk Solutions, Global Transaction Banking, Securitisation and Markets – to help originate financing opportunities arising from Santander’s Corporate Finance dialogue and transactions in the sector
- Act as leader and role model within the organisation in developing its people, its franchise and upholding the Santander values
- Personal responsibility to embed and adhere to all regulatory risk, compliance and governance responsibilities
What we’re looking for
- Experience in the Leveraged Finance market within an established institution, and credentials that include playing an active role in the origination and execution of Lev Fin Mandates
- Existing industry relationships with sponsors and market participants
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation and best practise and evidence of successful executed deal leadership
- Committed to meeting deadlines and expect to be available for unsociable hours when executing transactions
- Knowledge of how a credit process within a large bank environment works and to have sufficient experience and knowledge of the loan market and its practices to be able to challenge decisions that are not commercially reasonable or challenge the good ethics of Santander
- Excellent presentational skills and interpretation of accuracy of information flow
- Strong modelling skills and financial analysis
- Ability to be innovative with information data sources such as Debtwire, Mergermarket, LCD News, Dealogic and Bloomberg
- CISI Regulation
- CISI Securities
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (Finance / Economics etc)
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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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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