CIB Private Debt Mobilization - Structured Finance, Executive Director

santander; España; Presencial; EUR 217.000 - 304.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Santander is seeking an Executive Director in CIB Private Debt Mobilization - Structured Finance to lead origination and execution of complex financings across the Americas, spanning loan syndications, project finance and hybrid structures.

You will act as a senior client contact, build and maintain a network of sponsors and institutional investors, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams from underwriting to closing to maximize value.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree required in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in loan syndications, project or infrastructure finance.
• Experience in private debt mobilization and leveraged lending.

Responsabilidades

• Lead origination of loan syndication and project/infra finance mandates.
• Serve as senior relationship manager and primary client contact.
• Develop a network of sponsors, institutional investors, banks for syndication.
• Coordinate client pitches, marketing materials, and strategy discussions.
• Act as deal captain from origination to closing and distribution.
• Set and achieve annual revenue and business metrics for the area.
• Lead structuring of complex financings, including hybrid structures.
• Negotiate term sheets, loan documentation, and engagement letters with Legal and Credit Risk teams.

Conocimientos

Loan syndication

Project finance

Infrastructure finance

Private debt mobilization

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

CIB Private Debt Mobilization - Structured Finance, Executive Director

Country: United States of America

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:

• Lead origination of loan syndication, project finance, and structured financing mandates for infrastructure, power, renewables, data center, and energy-related clients across the Americas.
• Serve as senior relationship manager and primary client contact for selected sponsors, corporates, developers, and institutional clients in coordination with Santander Structured Finance bankers.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of financial sponsors, institutional investors, commercial banks, and distribution partners to support successful syndication outcomes.
• Coordinate and lead client pitches, marketing materials, and strategy discussions to position Santander for lead roles on transactions.
• Act as deal captain with responsibility for transaction execution from origination through underwriting, closing, and distribution.
• Setting and achieving annual revenue budget and overall business metrics set forth for their product area.
• Lead the structuring of complex financings, including project finance, acquisition finance, corporate facilities, holdco financings, and hybrid debt structures.
• Lead negotiation of term sheets, loan documentation, engagement letters, offering memoranda, and material project agreements in coordination with Legal, Credit Risk, and Transaction Management teams.
• Define and execute syndication and distribution strategy, including lender targeting, pricing, allocation, market sounding, and broader market execution.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Structured Finance bankers on new business development opportunities related to syndicated bank loans and private debt mobilization.
• Coordinate closely with Structured Finance, Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Legal, and Portfolio Management teams, to deliver integrated, multi-product solutions and maximize client returns.
• Contribute to sector and regional growth strategy by identifying market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities across Santander's infrastructure and energy transition franchise.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to deal team members, fostering a strong performance culture, efficient resource allocation, and high-quality execution standards.

What You Bring:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree in a related field - Preferred

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in loan syndications, project finance, infrastructure finance, private debt mobilization, or leveraged/corporate lending within an investment or corporate banking environment - Required.
• Strong track record of originating and executing complex syndicated loan and project finance transactions.
• Deep understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, loan documentation, underwriting, syndicati