Global Head Of Fx Forwards

Grupo Santander; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Santander Open Academy learning

Competitive rewards with performance-b

BeHealthy wellness programme

Descripción de la vacante

Santander is seeking a senior leader to drive the FX Forwards business within CIB, defining growth strategy and revenue through smart balance sheet deployment. You will collaborate with Trading, Sales, Treasury, Risk and XVA teams to optimize funding and capital usage across geographies.

The role requires extensive Global Markets experience with FX and STIR products, leadership of international teams, and strong stakeholder management in a regulated environment.

Formación

• Extensive Global Markets experience with FX and STIR products.
• Proven track record managing and growing a global FX or Markets business.
• English fluent; Spanish and additional languages are a plus.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate qualification or MBA (Preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the global growth strategy for FX Forwards.
• Drive revenue growth through balance sheet optimization and client expansion across geographies and segments.
• Lead commercial positioning of FX Forwards solutions across the franchise.
• Partner with Trading, Sales, Treasury, Risk and XVA teams to optimize funding, liquidity and capital usage.
• Strengthen the bank’s market positioning in FX and STIR products.
• Develop and mentor global teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards.

Conocimientos

Global Markets experience

FX products

STIR products

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

English fluent

Spanish language

Regulatory governance

Balance sheet optimization

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Descripción del empleo

In this role you will lead the global FX Forwards business within Santander CIB, defining growth strategy and driving revenue through smart balance sheet deployment. You will work with Trading, Sales, Treasury, Risk and XVA teams to optimize funding and leverage across geographies. You’ll build and mentor high-performing international teams, strengthen market positioning in FX and STIR products, and uphold governance and regulatory standards. This is a chance to shape a global, risk-aware, customer-focused FX franchise and make a meaningful impact at scale.

• Santander Open Academy learning
• competitive rewards with performance bonuses
• BeHealthy wellness programme
• Define and execute the global growth strategy for FX Forwards
• Drive revenue growth through balance sheet optimization and client expansion across geographies and segments
• Lead commercial positioning of FX Forwards solutions across the franchise
• Partner with Trading, Sales, Treasury, Risk and XVA teams to optimize funding, liquidity and capital usage
• Strengthen the bank’s market positioning in FX and STIR products
• Develop and mentor global teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards
• Minimum 7–8 years in a tier-one banking institution
• Extensive Global Markets experience with FX and STIR products
• Proven track record managing and growing a global FX or Markets business
• Experience leading international teams in complex and regulated environments
• English fluent; Spanish and additional languages are a plus
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines
• Postgraduate qualification or MBA (Preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic mindset with execution focus
• Strong technical knowledge of FX and STIR products
• Balance sheet optimization, liquidity and capital awareness