Madrid Director, Business Line Compliance - Hybrid

Banco Santander SA; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is seeking a Director of Business Line Compliance based in Madrid. You will lead the Madrid Compliance function for Global Markets, Global Banking, and GTB, advising senior leadership and shaping compliance strategy aligned with global frameworks.

You will oversee governance, regulatory engagement, and control activities, while collaborating with global compliance leadership to drive cross-border alignment and risk management across EU and

Formación

• 12–15+ years of experience in financial services compliance at a global bank or regulated institution.
• Experience operating at Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Proven track record advising senior business leaders in high-pressure, complex environments.
• Extensive experience in Global Markets (FICC) compliance, with exposure to Investment Banking and Transaction Banking.
• Strong experience managing regulatory relationships and high-impact supervisory engagements.
• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks (CFTC/SEC, Dodd-Frank) is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Set the strategic direction for Madrid Compliance, aligning local priorities with global objectives.
• Act as trusted advisor to regional heads of Markets, Banking, and Transaction Banking.
• Lead and develop a high-performing compliance organization with a culture of accountability and risk awareness.
• Represent Spain in global compliance governance forums and contribute to enterprise-wide decisions.
• Provide real-time advisory to Global Markets, Global Banking, and GTB on complex matters; ensure risk-aware business support.
• Oversee regulatory engagement and responses to inquiries, inspections, and enforcement matters.
• Sponsor regulatory change programs and ensure timely execution of changes.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory advisory

Executive communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

MBA / Law / CFA / ICA / CISI / ACAMS

Descripción del empleo

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is seeking a Director of Business Line Compliance based in Madrid. You will lead the Madrid Compliance function for Global Markets, Global Banking, and GTB, advising senior leadership and shaping compliance strategy aligned with global frameworks.

You will oversee governance, regulatory engagement, and control activities, while collaborating with global compliance leadership to drive cross-border alignment and risk management across EU and