Associate – Global Markets Structuring
Santander
Associate – Global Markets Structuring
Santander
Global retail and commercial banking group
This role is responsible for supporting the development, structuring and execution of FX derivative and structured solutions for corporate clients across Asia. Working closely with Sales and Trading teams, the Associate will help design customized products and risk management solutions primarily in FX, and to a less extent in Rates, Credit and other asset classes to meet clients' investment, funding and hedging objectives.
The role requires strong analytical capabilities, product knowledge and the ability to translate market opportunities and client requirements into practical and commercially viable structured solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Structure and develop customized FX solutions for primarily corporate clients and financial institution clients, and other assets class when required.
Perform pricing, risk analysis and financial modelling to support transaction structuring and execution.
Prepare client presentations, indicative term sheets and transaction documentation.
Work closely with Quantitative, Risk, Legal, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure successful implementation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Support new product development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the Global Markets franchise.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in FX Structuring, FX Derivatives, Sales, Trading or a related Global Markets role.
Good understanding of FX derivatives, particularly FX options, including pricing, risk analysis and structuring concepts.
Experience supporting corporate and/or institutional clients on hedging and risk management solutions.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modelling skills.
Knowledge of regional FX markets and market conventions.
Commercial mindset with strong client, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in English; additional Asian or Latin American language skills are a plus.
Experience with hedge accounting and/or deal-contingent hedging transactions would be advantageous.
Santander is a global bank focusing on retail and commercial banking in Europe and the Americas, serving individuals and SMEs with regional franchises and a broad consumer finance arm, plus a Corporate & Investment Banking division for multinational clients. It uses its Gravity cloud platform to migrate core banking and rapidly deploy digital services such as Openbank across markets, combining fintech-style agility with a bank's balance sheet. The bank differentiates itself by marrying a large retail footprint with global CIB capabilities under the One Santander verticals model to boost efficiency and cross-border revenue. Its goals include improving returns on tangible equity and financing the green economy through sustainable finance and renewable energy projects.
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