Correspondent Banking AssociateCountry: Spain

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 Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for a Correspondent Banking Associate based out of our Boadilla del Monte Office. (Madrid).

The Correspondent Trade Solution team is the front office origination of Trade Finance products: LC´S & Guarantees and Trade Loans with Banks globally. The team works closely with Banks and internal stakeholders to originate Trade Finance across Santander´s footprint.

The associate will be in charge of covering a regional area focusing on growing on revenues. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to perform in a demanding and fast-paced environment, with increasing interaction with Trade Sales teams and banks.

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:

• Originating and structuring Doc. Trade & Trade Loans with banks

• Support Trade Sales team in their premium Outbound Guarantee obtaining best pricing from Correspondent banks

• Quote LC´s opportunities presented by Trade Sales teams to allow capture them.

• Drive internal coordination processes across relevant stakeholders (Risk FI, Legal, Compliance, Back-Office, Middle Office, etc.).

• Prepare high-quality marketing and internal materials, ensuring strong analytical content and professional presentation standards.

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 3 years of experience

• Experience in Trade Finance scope of products or Correspondent bank background

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably on Business Administration, International Law or Economics

Languages

• English and Spanish (Required)

• Other Languages considered a plus (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Good understanding of regulatory, compliance, and capital frameworks affecting trade finance (AML, sanctions, Basel, KYC)

• Knowledge of Trade Finance products: LC´S & Guarantees and Trade Loans (Preferred)

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint

• Good knowledge about Doc trade standards (UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758) (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• A growth-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities

• Communication skills

• Ability to deliver in highly demanding environments.

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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