Corporate & Commercial Real Estate VP

Banco Santander SA; España; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Open learning platforms (Santander)

Performance-based bonuses

Pref. banking terms

BeHealthy wellness program

Childcare support

Santander Contigo

Gym/WellHub membership

Medical centers on-site

Meal subsidy

Parking & shuttle Madrid

Employee discounts

Job summary

Banco Santander SA in Madrid seeks a Corporate & Commercial Real Estate VP to lead underwriting, structuring, and pricing of CRE opportunities. You will collaborate across Europe with loan origination, debt advisory, and market teams, driving de-risking solutions and investor presentations.

The role requires CRE experience, a finance-related degree, excellent Excel/PowerPoint skills, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• CRE experience in loan origination, syndication or CRE debt advisory.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent considered a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting, deal structuring and pricing for CRE opportunities.
• Coordinate with Corporate Loan Origination, CRE Loan Origination and other teams across Europe.
• Attend meetings with clients and investors and present to internal/external clients.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Engineering

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Real Estate VP Country: 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.

Private Debt Mobilization (PDM) is looking for a Corporate & Commercial Real Estate VP based out of Madrid. The Corporate & Commercial Real Estate team is in the analysis of underwriting and/or value-added opportunities across numerous sectors but not limited to Corporate and CRE. Within the role, you will have to liaise directly with the Corporate Loan Origination, CRE Loan Origination and Principal & Capital Finance teams across Europe on the deal structuring, pricing and distribution strategy of financing opportunities as well as managing underwriting, syndication and sell down processes both in primary and secondary in coordination with the Loan Sales and Market Sales teams and with the rest of the PDM teams with regards to other de‑risking solutions (included but not limited to CLO, TRS, Loan-on-Loan solutions, principal financing, PCI, portfolio sales). The role includes attending meetings with clients and investors, participating on credit and underwriting applications and commercial presentations to internal and external clients, providing information on investor capacity, pricing, comparable transactions and analysis on new technologies.

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

Relevant experience in CRE (Loan Origination and/or Syndicate or CRE Debt Advisory) (Required)

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related fields (Required) Postgraduate studies (MBA or equivalent) considered a plus. (Preferred)

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish. (Required)

Hard and Soft Skills

Proficient with Excel and Powerpoint. Communication and organizational skills. Proactivity and creativity. Ability to take initiatives and propose solutions High degree of commitment in a very demanding environment.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

• Flexible 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.

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.