Vice President, Origination - Fund Solutions - Fund Finance

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: Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking a Vice President in Origination to join its Fund Solutions platform. The Vice President will play a senior role in originating, structuring and executing financing solutions for private capital clients, including private equity, infrastructure, real‑estate, private credit and other alternative asset managers. The role will cover a broad range of fund finance products, including subscription / capital call facilities, NAV facilities, hybrid facilities, GP facilities, asset‑backed lending structures, equity bridge and back‑leverage solutions and other bespoke fund‑level financings. This is a client‑facing role requiring strong commercial judgment, technical credit expertise and the ability to drive transactions from initial opportunity identification through structuring, internal approvals, documentation, closing and ongoing relationship development. The successful candidate will be expected to help expand Santander’s Fund Solutions franchise while maintaining a disciplined approach to credit, risk management and portfolio quality. Lead origination efforts for Fund Solutions across alternative asset managers, including private equity, infrastructure, real‑estate and credit funds. Identify, pitch and structure financing solutions across the fund lifecycle, including subscription lines, NAV loans, hybrid facilities, ABLs, back‑leverage facilities and other bespoke liquidity solutions. Contribute to new transactions through structuring, credit analysis, financial modeling, client due diligence, negotiation of legal documentation and supporting growth in the client base through new originations and refinancing opportunities. Collaborate effectively with CIB teams globally across Fund solutions, Leveraged Finance, M&A, Structured Finance, Sponsor coverage and Distribution. Assess fund structures, LP bases, borrowing bases, investment portfolios, collateral packages, liquidity needs, sponsor quality and exit / repayment sources. Contribute to the development of Santander’s Fund Solutions strategy, product development, market intelligence, internal policies and best practices. Develop and maintain client relationships with fund sponsors, CFOs, treasury teams, capital markets teams and other key market participants through transactions as well as client and industry events. 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 Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related analytical discipline required. MBA, CFA or other relevant professional designation is helpful but not required. Experience 6–10+ years of relevant experience in fund finance including NAV financing, asset back lending, subscription finance, hybrid facilities, GP lines, equity bridge loans or other fund‑level financing products strongly preferred. Strong understanding of private capital fund structures, limited partner commitments, borrowing bases, NAV collateral and sponsor liquidity needs. Demonstrated experience originating, structuring or executing fund finance transactions. Experience in a CFO, leveraged finance, project / infrastructure finance, private credit or a related credit/origination role also helpful but not required. Existing relationships with private capital sponsors, fund finance market participants, law firms and/or institutional lenders are a plus. Skills & Attributes Excellent credit judgment and ability to balance client objectives with Santander’s risk appetite. Strong analytical, structuring and documentation skills. Ability to lead multiple transactions and priorities in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment. Strong commercial orientation with the ability to identify opportunities and convert client dialogue into actionable transactions. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior internal stakeholders and clients. High attention to detail and strong ownership of work product. Certifications SIE, S63, S79 required within 90 days of hire. It Would Be Nice For You 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. Base Pay Range Minimum: $275,000.00 USD Maximum: $275,000.00 USD We Value Your Impact Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck, our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well‑being, now and into the future. 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. What To Do Next If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santander US