SCIB Analyst, Coverage Team / Global Banking - CRH / Real Estate

Santander Bank; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking an Analyst in the Global Banking Team. The role involves supporting Bankers in developing client relationships, preparing materials for meetings, and managing client pitchbooks. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a numerical degree and experience in financial services. This position offers a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related annual bonus

Pension contributions up to 12.5%

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded individual private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to develop logical and well-reasoned arguments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bankers in developing client relationships.
• Prepare materials for client meetings.
• Manage the client pitchbook creation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Modelling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a numerical discipline (economics, finance)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Analyst in the Global Banking Team will support Bankers within the Consumer, Retail and Healthcare Sector Team and the Managing Director of the business. Each Banker manages a portfolio of clients based in the UK and the Analyst will assist in developing client relationships, covering the Banker’s clients, and supporting the delivery of Santander Corporate and Investment Banking products, with a strong focus on Transactional Banking, including Cash & Liquidity Management, Trade & Working Capital Solutions and FX.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials for client meetings
• Follow‑up of client meetings and execution of mandates
• Pipeline management
• Preparation of credit papers for presentation at Internal Committees
• Support of Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding of new clients and maintenance of existing clients
• Client pitchbook creation
• Management information & reporting
• Other general responsibilities that may come as part of the role

Key activities – the role will include producing client‑facing documents and pitch books, may also involve working on deals in conjunction with senior stakeholders within Global Banking across the full suite of SCIB products, and may necessitate face‑to‑face interaction with clients. You may also be involved in deal‑tree situations, hold Certification for Santander London Branch (SLB), and operate within regulatory guidelines, including banking reform legislation and SLB policies.

Qualifications

• Broad experience of the main product areas of SCIB (Corporate Finance, GTB, FS&A, RSG, DCM) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, modelling skills are essential and required.
• Excellent technology skills with superior Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Fluency in English is essential. Spanish/Portuguese/others is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity.
• Understanding of the financial services sector and its macroeconomic and regulatory environment.
• Ability to comfortably interact with people in a professional and mature manner.
• High levels of attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness, ensuring quality of client deliverables.
• Self‑motivated, tenacious and able to work with a high degree of independence.
• Creativity, problem‑solving skills, flexibility in approach and ability to work with members of multiple product groups simultaneously, and ability to analyse complex client financial objectives.
• Strong organisational skills are required.
• Ability to comfortably interact and present to internal meetings, including committees, in a professional and mature manner.
• Ability to develop logical and well‑reasoned arguments to influence and motivate others.
• A Degree (or equivalent) in a numerical discipline such as economics or finance is preferred but we will consider talented individuals with relevant experience or skills for roles.

The role sits within the Global Banking Coverage Team within Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) in the UK. The Global Banking team's main objective is to manage and support the bank's SCIB client base in connection with all Santander banking products. Role Specifics: The Global Banking Team is a high‑performing and established team, in which managing clients and internal stakeholders to deliver against an agreed budget is the key responsibility. This role allows the opportunity to cover clients in various sectors and jurisdictions, providing continuous learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus
• Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Company‑funded individual private medical insurance
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death‑in‑service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander's success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans