CIB, Senior Investment Banking Associate - Industrials

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

The Difference You Make:

As a Senior Associate in Santander’s Investment Banking Industrials team, your primary responsibilities will span a wide range of quantitative and qualitative skills, with a strong emphasis on project management, mentorship of junior staff and client interaction. Senior Associates will develop technical mastery and deal execution skills across all investment banking products including M&A, LevFin and ECM while building a robust professional network, both internally and externally.

Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

• Support senior bankers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across all sectors of the Industrials Group.
• Take a leadership role in the preparation of client presentations, pitch books, and financial analysis.

• Manage and review financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction documentation.
• Oversee Analysts’ work and ensure accuracy in deliverables.
• Actively participate in client meetings and deal discussions.
• Contribute to deal structuring and negotiation processes.
• Support senior bankers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
• Master's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Preferred

Qualifications:

• 3+ Years Finance, Business or related field/sector - Required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate finance and investment banking products, with a preference to experience in industrials.
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint with advanced financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player and self-starter.
• Strong technical financial modeling and valuation skills.

Certifications:

• Registration for FINRA SIE must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• Registration for FINRA Series 79 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• Registration for FINRA Series 63 must be completed within 90 days of hire date if it is not available for transfer upon hire.
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incident

Nice to Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum: $175,000.00 USD

Maximum: $225,000.00 USD

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.