VP – M&A Consumer & Retail Investment Banking (Latin America Coverage)Country: Spain
SCIB () is looking for a for a Vice President to join our Global Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team, based in Madrid, with a dedicated focus on clients and transactions across Latin America.
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the origination and execution of strategic M&A, equity capital markets and leveraged finance transactions in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions globally.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
Impact from Day One
You’ll have exposure to senior decision-makers — both within SCIB and on the client side — and participate in headline-making transactions across key Latin American markets.
A Strategic Role in a Sector with Momentum
Our Consumer & Retail team covers one of the most active and transformational sectors globally. This is an opportunity to build deep sector expertise, develop trusted client relationships, and help shape the future of regional champions.
Global Reach, Local Relevance
You’ll join a platform with a leading presence in Latin America, supported by Santander’s global capabilities in financing, markets and advisory.
Madrid as a Professional and Personal Hub, in connection with our NY and London offices
Our Madrid office, has a strong deal flow and career development in one of Europe’s most connected and international cities. The team works in close coordination with our New York and London offices, providing global exposure, cross-border collaboration, and a truly international platform for growth.
A Culture of Excellence with Human Values
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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Vice President in the Consumer & Retail Industry Group, you will play a key role in the Global team. You will support the origination and execution of M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and Leveraged Finance mandates, with a primary focus on Latin America, including cross-border transactions with US and Europe.
You will be involved throughout the entire transaction lifecycle—from preparing marketing materials and conducting financial analysis to crafting and delivering presentations to clients.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your sector expertise in Consumer & Retail and grow into a senior banker.
We’re looking for someone like you to contribute across multiple fronts:
1. Take direct responsibility for the coordination and execution of transactions, engaging with senior team members and client C-Level to explore strategic alternatives, originate new mandates, and manage live deal processes.
2. Build and oversee detailed financial models to assess the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, and capital raises on earnings, cash flows, credit metrics, and ownership structures.
3. Perform and guide company valuations using methodologies such as discounted cash flow (DCF), leveraged buyout (LBO), and comparable company analysis; prepare high-quality presentations.
4. Participate in client meetings and interactions, gaining exposure to senior decision-makers at large corporates and financial sponsors.
5. Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive approach to both origination and execution.
EXPERIENCE
6. - years of mandatory experience in M&A from a top-tier investment bank.
EDUCATION
7. Graduate from top-tier business/engineering schools.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
8. Strong analytical skills.
9. Proven ability to meet deadlines while paying attention to details.
10. Strong Excel, Powerpoint and financial modelling skills.
11. Team worker, with ability to work in a truly international environment and with availability to travel.
12. Strong emotional intelligence and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within global teams..
13. Strong interest in the Consumer & Retail sectors and Emerging Markets.
14. Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
15. Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
SCIB