Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP
SantanderCommunity of Madrid, Spain
Posted March 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
Job Description
We are looking for a Trade & Working Capital Transaction Banking Expert VP to define, execute, and monitor Santander’s Trade and Working Capital origination strategy and core growth initiatives linked to Investment Banking transactions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Trade & Working Capital Solutions, Private Debt, Structured Finance, M&A or Relationship Management in the Corporate & Investment Banking of a Bank with an international background
- Bachelor’s degree with preference on Business Administration, Engineering, Law or Economics
- English – Advanced/Bilingual
- Spanish - Intermediate
- Experience in front office of an Investment Bank or debt fund, or an equivalent origination position exposed to clients in a corporate, law firms or consultancy firm
- Structuring background in Investment Banking products (Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, Project Finance, DCM, Asset Mobilization, etc.)
- Proven ability to independently lead strategic projects from definition to full execution and delivery
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more
- Childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage
- 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