Rates Structuring & Client Solutions Associate

Santander; España; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working models

Santander Open Academy courses

Competitive rewards

BeHealthy wellness program

Childcare support

Descripción de la vacante

Santander is seeking a Rates Structuring & Client Solutions Associate based in Madrid to price derivatives, structured notes, and bespoke funding solutions for institutional clients.

You will create client-ready presentations, analyze markets, and collaborate with Sales to tailor solutions. The role blends quantitative work with client interaction in a dynamic, technology-driven setting.

Formación

• Understanding of financial markets is essential.
• Experience pricing derivatives and bonds is required.
• Finance or quantitative degree is required.
• English is required; Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools; Python is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Price rates derivatives, structured notes, repacks, repos and bespoke funding solutions.
• Produce quality presentations for client pitches.
• Show understanding of markets and analyze trade ideas and market moves.
• Manage regulatory capital and other financial resources for clients.
• Create tools to automate pricing, monitor markets and improve efficiency.
• Engage with clients with Sales to develop bespoke solutions.

Conocimientos

Understanding of financial markets

Pricing derivatives and bonds

Analytical

Self-driven

Commercial diplomacy

Educación

Finance or quantitative degree

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data analysis tools

Python

Descripción del empleo

Rates Structuring & Client Solutions Associate

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.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Rates Structuring & Client Solutions within Global Markets is looking for an Associate based out of Madrid.

We deliver bespoke Rates and Cross-Asset solutions that help institutional clients manage regulatory, accounting, funding and economic challenges across both sides of the balance sheet. Our team is merit-based, with early exposure to clients and the ability to run your own trades and projects as soon as possible. Join our dynamic team with global reach and help shape our journey to become Europe’s leading investment bank!

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting‑edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Price rates derivatives, structured notes, repacks, repos and bespoke funding solutions, as well as relevant XVA and other valuation adjustments
• Produce quality generic and bespoke presentations for client pitches
• Show understanding of markets, generate trade ideas and help analyze market moves and dislocations
• Manage and understand regulatory capital and other financial resources that in addition to regulatory expertise are fundamental in delivering internally and externally for clients
• Create tools and systems to automate pricing, monitor markets and improve efficiency
• Engage with clients along with Sales to help understand their challenges and develop bespoke solutions

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

• Understanding of and interest in financial markets (Required)
• Experience in pricing derivatives and bonds (Required)

Education

• Finance or otherwise quantitative degree (Required)

Languages

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• High proficiency in use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and further data analysis tools
• Coding experience, e.g. Python (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Analytical
• Self driven, entrepreneurial
• Enthusiastic about financial markets
• Commercial – ability to interact with clients and internal stakeholders require

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility 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.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

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.