Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) 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.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

SCIB Structured Finance Risk - Energy team is looking for an Analyst based out of Madrid.

You will be supporting the Global Head of Structured Finance Risk – Energy, in the management and recommendation/approval of transactions within Banco Santander’s growing Project Finance franchise across the world, more specifically in the key geographies/ regions that SCIB is active in.

You will provide support, guidance, and direction to Front Office teams and other colleagues, ensuring that the standard of credit applications is consistent and of a high quality.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing transactions across various geographies acting as either a Local Analyst (for the UK and Continental European jurisdictions) or Global Analyst (for geographies where Local Risk Teams are present).
• Providing constructive support and feedback to Front Office with the objective of structuring transactions to meet acceptable risk parameters and deliver financial targets.
• Review Due Diligence documents, Financial models, Legal Documents including Term Sheets and provide feedback to the Front Office teams.
• Supporting the production of succinct and well-informed presentations of propositions for the relevant credit approval authority.
• Supporting the Global Head of Structured Finance Risk - Energy with any BAU activities like reviewing and updating Lending Frameworks, agreeing and implementing Internal Audit action items.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Good knowledge of non-recourse lending across the Project Finance space focussing on Energy asset classes like Renewable and Conventional Energy including Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Combined and Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Energy Efficiency, Transmission Lines etc. (required)
• Experience in the Risk Assessment of a broad range of Project Finance transactions and structures covering various product types. (required)

Education

• A University degree, preferably in Finance, Management, Engineering or Economics (desirable).
• Banking, Treasury or Accountancy professional qualifications and/or either an attained or in-progress university degree in a relevant subject (desirable).

Languages

• English – high level of proficiency in speaking and writing (required)
• Spanish – high level of proficiency in speaking and writing (required)

Hard Skills

• Good understanding of credit risk aspects pertaining to Lending, Hedging and Intercreditor documentation (required).
• Knowledge of the typical suite of products related to Project Finance Lending, including derivatives, Letter of Credit and liquidity lines (required).
• Knowledge of various Office productivity tools – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required).
• Good understanding of financial forecasting methodology and credit rating interpretation (required).
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry sectors as well as the wider economic and regulatory environment (desirable).

Soft Skills

• Team player and highly collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills (required).

• Well-developed presentational and business writing skills (required).
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a confident, articulate, structured, succinct and coherent manner (desirable).

• Personal Accountability (required)
• Self-starter with sufficient experience and capability to demonstrate sound commercial judgement; work on own initiative under little supervision (desirable).
• Close attention to detail (desirable).

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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