Energy Structured Finance Associate – Madrid

Santander; España; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking seeks a Structured Finance Associate in the European Energy team based in Madrid. You will support lending and debt advisory across Power and Renewables, originate opportunities, and build complex financial models for cross-border transactions.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in structured finance with a focus on energy, familiarity with non-recourse project finance, and strong English/Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in structured finance, advisory or lending.
• Strong expertise in renewable energy and energy transition.
• Solid understanding of non-recourse project finance documentation.
• International experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support lending and debt advisory across Power and Renewable sectors.
• Originate and execute financing opportunities; support business development.
• Prepare top-quality marketing and internal materials with strong content and visuals.
• Build complex financial models reflecting terms and due diligence inputs.
• Mentor junior staff on financial modelling and related tasks.
• Support advisory and lending mandates, including structuring, due diligence coordination, and negotiations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Energy/Power sector knowledge

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Economics

MBA or equivalent graduate studies

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking seeks a Structured Finance Associate in the European Energy team based in Madrid. You will support lending and debt advisory across Power and Renewables, originate opportunities, and build complex financial models for cross-border transactions.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in structured finance with a focus on energy, familiarity with non-recourse project finance, and strong English/Spanish skills.