Corporate & Investment Banking Associate

Associate CB NethelandsCountry: Netherlands

IT STARTS HERE

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

SANTANDER CIB  is looking for an Associate based out of Amsterdam.

The wider Santander Benelux team currently consist of 26 people, and the Corporate Banking team consists of 6 people excluding supporting interns. This opportunity will allow you to further grow your professional skillset and learn and develop internal and external client relationships in a unique environment.

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:

• Support Senior Bankers and VP in managing relationships with large corporate clients headquartered in the Benelux
• Support in the origination and execution of transactions across Global Banking including Syndicated Loans, DCM, Structed Finance, Global Transaction Banking (GTB) including Trade & WC solutions, Export Finance, Cash Management and Global Markets including Rates, FX etc.
• Prepare credit risk analyses and present to credit
• Performing financial and strategic business analysis on sectors, competitors and clients 
• Take responsibility for delivering client presentations and supporting coverage or product related initiatives
• Preparing client business plans, monitoring performance in terms of client profitability and absolute revenue targets (involved in all internal and external aspects of transactions, e.g. client pitches, credit documentation, risk & business committees)
• Manage juniors on the KYC and Compliance requirements for our clients
• Actively train and mentor the analysts, graduates and interns of the team

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

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ relevant experience in Corporate & Investment banking at top tier international bank

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Master’s degree); strong academic track record and preferably in business administration, finance, accounting and/or economics

Languages

• Fluent in English. Dutch, French and/or Spanish are a plus

Hard Skills

• Excellent proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder and workstreams simultaneously

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Entrepreneurial and flexible mindset, pro-active and autonomous
• Team player who can interact effectively with all levels of hierarchy and product teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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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