Associate, Private Debt Mobilisation - Trade & Working Capital Distribution | SCIB

Banco Santander SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contributions 8% or more

Employer pension match up to 12.5%

27 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Share plans

Job summary

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) in London is seeking an Associate for Private Debt Mobilisation within Trade & Working Capital Solutions. You will support TWCS transactions, syndicate deals end-to-end, and coordinate with investors and internal teams to structure and finance Receivables programs.

The role emphasizes market dynamics across banks, insurers, and corporate clients, with a strong focus on analytical and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Financial Services
• Working knowledge of TWCS assets or other relevant experience
• Understanding the market dynamics between banks, insurers, corporate clients and other parties in the value chain
• Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as business, law, economics, STEM
• Good numerical skills, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, dynamic and demanding work environment
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and to think through situations logically and calmly
• A highly organised mindset and strong work ethic
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Working on specific transactions, offering these to investors directly and managing the whole process of syndicating deals from end-to-end
• Performing portfolio analysis, when required, and tracking the status of ongoing syndications
• Preparing internal presentations and teasers for investors
• Managing investor meetings, both in person and virtually, and ensuring accurate records of these meetings are input into the systems and disseminated to the appropriate parties
• Contributing to the structuring of TWC syndicated facilities and the development of our distribution capabilities
• Liaising with internal counterparties in the TWCS business, Risk, Banking and Corporate Finance, Middle and Back Office and other functions
• Updating systems with details of closed transactions and maintaining the data quality

Skills

TWCS assets

Financial services

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Organised

Securitisation knowledge

Distribution experience

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel (Microsoft Office)

PowerPoint (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Associate, Private Debt Mobilisation - Trade & Working Capital Distribution | SCIB Country: United Kingdom

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

Private Debt Mobilisation (“PDM”) brings together the various private-side distribution and structuring teams from the bank’s corporate and institutional businesses, including private-side structuring, managing underwriting risk, loan primary and secondary syndication, securitisation, structured sales, private placement, repackaging, credit insurance and trade distribution teams. This role sits in the PDM Trade & Working Capital Solutions (TWCS) team and is responsible for PDM activity for TWCS transactions. You’ll support the European Team across all Receivables products which include Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange, Individual Receivables, Receivables Purchase Programmes and Mass Receivables Programmes. There is the opportunity to quickly progress to being the point person on larger/more complex transactions, based on ability and experience. If you’ve performed a similar role previously, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career.

The difference you’ll make:

• Understanding SCIB’s offering on Trade Receivables, including securitisation solutions, as well as Forfaiting and Inventory Finance
• Working on specific transactions, offering these to investors directly and managing the whole process of syndicating deals from end-to-end
• Performing portfolio analysis, when required, and tracking the status of ongoing syndications
• Preparing internal presentations and teasers for investors
• Managing investor meetings, both in person and virtually, and ensuring accurate records of these meetings are input into the systems and disseminated to the appropriate parties
• Contributing to the structuring of TWC syndicated facilities and the development of our distribution capabilities
• Liaising with internal counterparties in the TWCS business, Risk, Banking and Corporate Finance, Middle and Back Office and other functions
• Updating systems with details of closed transactions and maintaining the data quality

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role within Financial Services
• Working knowledge of TWCS assets or other relevant experience (for example distribution experience in another asset class)
• Understanding the market dynamics between banks, insurers, corporate clients and other parties in the value chain
• Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, such as business, law, economics, STEM
• Good numerical skills, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, dynamic and demanding work environment
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and to think through situations logically and calmly
• A highly organised mindset and strong work ethic
• Fluency in English

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Fluency in other European languages, particularly Spanish
• Previous experience on Insurance policies for TWC assets
• Knowledge of securitisation structures
• Previous experience in distribution, syndication or sales

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

Equal Opportunities. 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.

How we’ll reward you:

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.
• We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
• Protection for you and your family, with company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.
• Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies.

The Santander Way

Santander 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.