Overview
Country: Spain
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 a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is 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 meet their needs. 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:
Responsibilities
* 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 BAU activities like reviewing and updating Lending Frameworks, agreeing and implementing Internal Audit action items.
What You’ll Bring / Qualifications
* Professional Experience
o Good knowledge of non-recourse lending across the Project Finance space focusing 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)
o Experience in the Risk Assessment of a broad range of Project Finance transactions and structures covering various product types. (required)
* Education
o A University degree, preferably in Finance, Management, Engineering or Economics (desirable).
o Banking, Treasury or Accountancy professional qualifications and/or either an attained or in-progress university degree in a relevant subject (desirable).
* Languages
o English – high level of proficiency in speaking and writing (required)
o Spanish – high level of proficiency in speaking and writing (required)
* Hard Skills
o Good understanding of credit risk aspects pertaining to Lending, Hedging and Intercreditor documentation (required).
o Knowledge of the typical suite of products related to Project Finance Lending, including derivatives, Letter of Credit and liquidity lines (required).
o Knowledge of various Office productivity tools – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required).
o Good understanding of financial forecasting methodology and credit rating interpretation (required).
o Sound knowledge of relevant industry sectors as well as the wider economic and regulatory environment (desirable).
* Soft Skills
o Team player and highly collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills (required).
o Well-developed presentational and business writing skills (required).
o Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a confident, articulate, structured, succinct and coherent manner (desirable).
o Personal Accountability (required)
o Self-starter with sufficient experience and capability to demonstrate sound commercial judgement;
work on own initiative under little supervision (desirable).
o Close attention to detail (desirable).
We Value Your Impact
* We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
* Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working model—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 Santander Open Academy.
* Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
* 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.
* Family support. Childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to life stages.
* Always by your side. Santander Contigo program offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
* Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, and exclusive employee discounts.
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 with 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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