Corporate Banking Relationship Manager - Associate

Santander Consumer USA Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander Consumer USA Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Corporate Banking Relationship Manager to support Senior Relationship Managers with client management, transaction execution, and portfolio management.

You will coordinate with Risk, Credit, and Product teams to ensure timely, compliant outcomes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in corporate banking relationship management, strong financial modeling, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate banking relationship management experience.
• Understanding of corporate finance and banking products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of credit and financial modeling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers and serve as a secondary banker for clients.
• Lead client presentation preparation and background research.
• Coordinate cross-sell opportunities with Credit, Product, and stakeholders.
• Serve as main contact with Risk, coordinating risk presentations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Monitor execution of transactions to meet client expectations.
• Conduct client research on market trends and opportunities.

Skills

Corporate banking

Relationship management

Credit knowledge

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-team coordination

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

It Starts Here

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

The Difference You Make

The Corporate Banking Relationship Manager is responsible for supporting Senior Relationship Managers with client management, prospecting, transaction execution and portfolio management. The Associate will also to take part in other strategic business activities.

• Provides support to senior bankers and serves as a secondary banker for clients.
• Lead client presentation preparation, including all background research and analysis, drafting and production of any client marketing materials and pitch books.
• Support senior banker in follow-up on identified cross sell opportunities with clients, including leading the coordination of Credit, Product and stakeholders in the Global Network.
• Serve as main point of contact with Risk Department, leading the coordination of all relevant risk presentations.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements, and policies.
• Support product partners and monitor entire execution process for transactions ensuring timely execution to meet client expectations.
• Perform client research directed at uncovering opportunities to market bank products, strategic formulation of industry views/ideas, industry peer/comp research, trends and transformational events.

What You Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate banking relationship management experience - Required.
• Understanding of corporate finance and banking products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of credit.
• Solid financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Team player and self starter.

Certifications

• No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

What Else You Need To Know

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

• Minimum: $145,000.00 USD
• Maximum: $175,000.00 USD

We Value Your Impact

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well‑being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standingand walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at [e-mail] to discuss your needs.