Associate, Banking - London, United Kingdom - Santander

Santander

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Associate, Banking & Corporate Finance - Banking Coverage Team

Country:
United Kingdom

Business area introduction
The role sits within the Banking Coverage team within Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) in the UK.

The Banking team's main objective is to manage and support the bank's SCIB client base in connection with all Santander banking products.

The Banking team is a high performing and established team, in which managing clients and internal stakeholders to deliver against an agreed budget is the key responsibility.

This role allows the opportunity to cover clients in various sectors and jurisdictions, providing continuous learning and development opportunities.

Key activities

The Associate of the Banking Team will be responsible for supporting Bankers within the Banking Team and the MD of the business.

Each banker manages a portfolio of clients based in the UK and the Associate will be responsible in supporting the development of client relationships through assisting the banker in all aspects of their job.

The Associate will support the bankers in covering their clients and will need an understanding of all Santander Corporate and Investment Banking products, with a strong focus on Transactional Banking, including Cash & Liquidity Management, Trade & Working Capital Solutions and FX.

The Associate will be required to work closely with product partners to deliver local and regional based solutions. They will be expected to help identify, develop, and execute new business initiatives to increase client penetration.

As the volume of new business in the team is high, this role requires proactivity and a solid understanding of the product suite, as well as strong collaborative skills and ability to take ownership of tasks.

The Associate will support the bankers in delivering the agreed budgeted growth of the portfolio, which will contribute to their end of year performance review.

Other:

Preparation of materials for client meetings
Follow up of client meetings and execution of mandates
Pipeline management
Preparation of credit papers for presentation at Internal Committees
Support of Know Your Customer (KYC) Onboarding of new clients and maintenance of existing clients
Client Pitchbook creation
Management Information & Reporting
Other general responsibilities that may come as part of the role

The role will include producing client-facing documents and pitch books, it may also involve working on deals, in conjunction with senior stakeholders within Banking, across the full suite of SCIB products.

The role may also necessitate face-to-face interaction with clients.

You also may be involved in deal tree situations.

The role requires you to hold Certification for Santander London Branch (SLB) as you will be completing regulated activity which requires certification under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.

In carrying out activities you will operate within regulatory guidelines, including in relation to banking reform legislation and adhere to SLB policies as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Broad experience of the main product areas of SCIB namely; Corporate Finance, GTB, FS&A, RSG and DCM is preferred.
Strong analytical, numerical, modelling skills are essential and required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity.
Ability to comfortably interact with people in a professional and mature manner.
High levels of attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness, ensuring quality of client deliverables.
Selfmotivated, tenacious and able to work with high degree of independence.
Creativity, problem solving skills, flexibility in approach and the ability to work with members of multiple product groups at the same time. Ability to analyse complex client financial objectives.
Strong organizational skills are required.
Ability to comfortably interact and present to internal meetings including committees in a professional and mature manner.
A Degree (or equivalent), preferably in a numerical discipline such as economics or finance, is preferred but we will consider talented individuals with relevant experience or skills for roles.
Fluency in English is essential. Spanish / Portuguese / Others is a plus.
Ability to develop logical and wellreasoned arguments to influence and motivate others.

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 performancerelated annual bonus
Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
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