Santander CIB 2026 Graduate Program - Global Transaction Banking - Europe

Santander USA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking graduates for their International Graduate Program in Global Transaction Banking. This program offers hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, and banking operations, combined with comprehensive training. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong academic backgrounds, excellent language skills, and a collaborative approach. The program starts in July/September 2026 and involves flexible location opportunities in major European cities.

Qualifications

• Eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.
• Possessing a strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research.
• Analyse data to identify opportunities.
• Build sales and proposal materials.
• Contribute to real operations in transactional banking.
• Present projects to team and senior leaders.

Skills

High proficiency in English

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Advance financial knowledge

Collaborative approach

Advanced AI user

Education

Final year of study or recently graduated

Job description

About the Program

At Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB), we’re shaping the future of global finance and we want you to be part of it.

Our International Graduate Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in investment banking. Through a dynamic and immersive experience, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of global professionals, gain real world exposure, and build the skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

What you will be doing

As a Santander CIB Graduate in Global Transaction Banking you will rotate across some of the teams within the GTB sub-product areas (Cash Management, Export & Agency Finance, Trade & Working Capital).

During your rotation in the products, you will perform key tasks to support the execution and development of solutions, including:

• Conduct market and industry research to uncover trends, competitive dynamics, and client opportunities.
• Analyse data to identify high-potential clients, products, and business segments.
• Build sales and proposal materials that help teams pitch ideas and bring products to market.
• Gain hands-on experience in transactional banking, contributing to real operations that support our clients’ day-to-day needs.
• Present projects to team, partners, and senior leaders, sharing insights and recommendations while learning from experts across the business.

Learn more about Global Transaction Banking and Santander through our website: https://www.santandercib.com/solutions/global-transaction-banking

We are looking for

The best talent to support our growth ambition. We seek bold, forward-thinking graduates who are eager to make an impact.

If you’re in your final year of study or recently graduated and have a strong academic background, you could be a great fit. We value fresh perspectives, an innovative spirit, and a global mindset, in addition to these aspects:

• High proficiency in English (any other languages are a plus).
• A highly collaborative approach to work.
• Advance financial knowledge.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Advanced AI users.
• Availability to join in July/September 2026.

What we offer

Joining our international grads community, you will gain an all-round understanding of the investment banking business through immersive training, participating in an array of exciting projects and initiatives.

During a year, you will be combining hands-on experience in different projects whilst training on both technical and interpersonal skills to help accelerate your professional and personal development during the program.

You will become part of a leading global team taking part in landmark transactions, gaining a full understanding of the banking industry and working side by side with passionate and experienced professionals.

Location: Based in Europe (Madrid, London, Frankfurt, Paris, the Netherlands or Milan), you will become part of an international business working with teams across different geographies, with the flexibility to travel abroad according to your role requirements.

Timing: 1 year from July/September (depending on the country).

Why Santander CIB?

We are part of one of the world’s leading financial services groups. In recent years, we’ve transformed our business expanding our global reach, diversifying our capabilities, and strengthening our partnerships with clients across sectors. Today, we are recognized as a key player in the industry, deeply committed to delivering best-in-class solutions and supporting the transition to more sustainable business models.

Joining Santander CIB means being part of a world-class team that helps drive the strategic ambitions of some of the most influential companies and institutions. It’s a unique opportunity to develop your career within an international network of experts, all working together to shape the future of banking.