Santander CIB 2026 Summer Internship Program - Global Markets - MexicoCountry: Spain

About the Program

Gain first-hand insight into world of investment banking and hands-on professional experience through an immersive program at one of the world's leading banks.

What you will be doing

As a Santander CIB Summer in Global Markets you will support the execution and monitoring of transactions and projects related to the main areas and sub products of Global Markets including:

• Trading:

  • Price and execute trades across asset classes such as interest rates, FX, credit, and equity derivatives.

  • Monitor and analyze market movements, spotting opportunities and managing risk in real time.

  • Collaborate with sales colleagues to design trading strategies that meet client needs.

  • Learn how to use advanced quantitative models, data tools, and technology platforms to support trading decisions.

• Sales:

  • Build strong relationships with leading institutional and corporate clients across Europe.

  • Deliver tailored insights, ideas, and financial solutions to support client strategies.

  • Work closely with trading, structuring, and research teams to provide comprehensive client coverage.

  • Take part in client meetings, prepare presentations, and contribute to the execution of real transactions.

• Structuring:

  • Design bespoke financial solutions that meet complex client needs by combining different products (e.g. derivatives, financing, securitization).

  • Translate market trends, regulation, and technical insights into innovative products and strategies.

  • Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and Quants to bring deals from idea to execution.

  • Build financial models and tools to price, structure, and monitor transactions.

  • Prepare high-quality pitch materials and presentations to support client discussions.

• Quants:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the models and tools that underpin our trading and risk management.

  • Improve pricing libraries and build new quantitative models for complex products.

  • Work side by side with traders and structurers to make sure models meet business needs.

  • Apply programming, mathematics, and analytical skills to real market challenges.

• Research & Strategy:

  • Provide in-depth market analysis and insights on macroeconomics, equities, credit, rates, and FX to support clients and internal teams.

  • Monitor global economic, political, and financial trends to identify opportunities and risks.

  • Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and recommendations that influence investment and trading decisions.

  • Work closely with Sales and Trading teams to deliver timely analysis that helps clients make informed decisions.

  • Develop expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling to back your research.

Learn more about Global Markets and Santander through our website:

https://www.santandercib.com/solutions/global-markets

We are looking for

• Students ready to start the summer program in June 2026 and finish their studies in summer 2027 (going into your final year at university after the internship).

• The ability to be open and collaborative in a multicultural environment.

• High proficiency in English (any other languages is a plus).

• Mathematical foundation and programming skills.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Availability for a full-time summer internship from June 2026.

• By joining this program, you will gain real, in-depth experience in the investment banking business through immersive training, participating in an array of exciting projects and initiatives.

What we offer

Explore the world of investment banking business through an immersive experience at one of the world's leading banks. This experience will give you valuable insight into our global business and help you build confidence to launch your career in finance.

Location: Based in Mexico, you will become part of an international business working with teams across different geographies.

Timing: June to August 2026.

Why Santander SCIB?

We are part of one of the world's leading financial services groups. In recent years, we've transformed our business expanding our global reach, diversifying our capabilities, and strengthening our partnerships with clients across sectors. Today, we are recognized as a key player in the industry, deeply committed to delivering best-in-class solutions and supporting the transition to more sustainable business models.

Joining Santander CIB means being part of a worldclass team that helps drive the strategic ambitions of some of the most influential companies and institutions. It's a unique opportunity to develop your career within an international network of experts, all working together to shape the future of banking.