SCIB Associate, Business Management

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

At Santander Corporate Investment Bank (www.santandercib.com) we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) 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.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture and disability. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and business prosper.

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (C&IB) is seeking a Business Manager to support the Banking & Corporate Finance (B&CF) group, being a key point of contact with other areas of CIB. You will play an important role with businesses regarding strategic initiatives for SCIB Spain, as well as Europe Corporate Finance initiatives.

The Business Management team acts as a trusted partner and advisor to the business and senior management by developing business strategies, driving execution and implementation of business initiatives and priorities.

The team is responsible for coordination and delivery of all required finance, strategy, and business support.  The team acts in partnership with local and global areas to execute a cohesive strategy across Finance, HR, Compliance, Marketing, and product teams in C&IB.

• Developing of annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual strategic plans
• Monitor strategic priorities and the budget achievement at business and country level
• Manage monthly reporting and provide analysis of financials and deal pipeline
• Work directly with industry teams on development of sector reviews, pipeline management, and revenue reconciliation
• Oversee and monitor the strategic planning processes for the division
• Analyze industry data and trends to provide insights to management and industry groups
• Close collaboration and engagement with Senior Management to push local and global initiatives
• Provide close support to Head of Banking & Corporate Finance UK and the Co-Head of Europe Corporate Finance for his managing role, senior management presentations, offsites, townhalls, business reviews and meetings
• Ensure the appropriate execution of internal governance procedures and that compliance requests are completed in a timely manner
• Provide support to bankers on a daily basis with presentations for client meetings, market and industry analysis, and other ad hock requests
• Enhance digitalization and data quality efficiencies of deal workflow by improving and connecting internal CRM tools

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience managing projects, driving change, or implementing strategic initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering with strong academic performance
• Master’s degree in Finance desirable
• CFA Charterholder is a plus
• Financial acumen with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills
• Strong communication skills (the candidate should be able to effectively convey complex ideas, both verbal and written)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Autonomy and ability to thrive in dynamic, collaborative works environment
• Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and to assign priorities under challenging timetables and short deadlines
• Professional maturity, commitment, rigorous and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office with strong focus in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required (ability to interact with global stakeholders on a recurrent basis). Other languages are a plus

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
• 27 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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