Associate Export & Agency Finance Team

Santander USA; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global financial institution in Milan is seeking an Associate to join their Export & Agency Finance Team. The role includes managing corporate clients, developing financing solutions, and leading approval processes. Candidates should have around 5 years of experience in financial institutions, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and be fluent in English and Italian. This position offers the chance to work on high-profile international transactions in a dynamic environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration with global teams

Competenze

• Approximately 5 years in similar roles within banks, financial institutions, or ECAs/MLAs.
• Proficient in structured finance or sales.
• Knowledge of export finance documentation.

Mansioni

• Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate clients.
• Originate new business opportunities.
• Lead internal approval processes and presentations.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Commercially driven

Formazione

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Export & Agency Finance Team Country: Italy

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 customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is looking for an Associate to join our Export & Agency Finance Team in Milan.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team that works with top corporate clients on transactions supported by Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and Multilateral Agencies. Santander CIB is the global leader in Export & Agency Finance (ranking first in the last 3 years league tables), giving you the opportunity to work on landmark international deals and collaborate with experts across the world.

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:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate clients, helping them identify ECA/MLA‑backed financing solutions tailored to their needs.
• Originate new business opportunities, both inbound and outbound.
• Prepare client presentations, term sheets, and preliminary documentation.
• Lead the internal approval process, from drafting papers to presenting to committees.
• Collaborate with structuring teams in Madrid and origination teams across Santander’s global network.
• Maintain an active relationship with SACE and other ECAs and MLAs to identify new opportunities and support ongoing negotiations.

WHAT YOU’LL 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

• ~5 years in similar roles within banks, financial institutions, or ECAs/MLAs – ideally in sales or structured finance. (Required)

Education

• Master’s degree (with excellent results) in Finance, Economics, or a related field (Required)

Languages

• Fluent English and Italian (Required)
• Spanish is a plus (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Professional Background: in the field of export finance, structured and/or project finance transactions, with knowledge of the related documentation. (Required)
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. (Required)

Soft skills

• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking (Required).
• Commercially driven, proactive, results‑oriented, and comfortable working both independently and in team (Required).

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.

WHY JOIN US

• Join the #1 bank worldwide in Export & Agency Finance.
• Work on high‑profile international transactions with leading corporate clients.
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple geographies.
• Grow your career within a fast paced and inclusive global institution.

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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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