Corporate Strategy - Associate

Santander US; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander US is seeking an Associate in Corporate Strategy to support senior leadership with financial, operational, and market analyses, translating complex information into actionable recommendations. You will contribute to governance and performance management while collaborating across functions to drive strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, 5+ years in relevant roles, and a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant business planning, project, and financial experience.
• Experience in financial services or corporate strategy preferred.
• Ability to build partnerships with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of the business and its interdependencies.
• Support development and execution of strategic goals using data and insights.
• Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate stakeholders to drive execution.
• Create concise management updates and presentations for decision-making.
• Analyze data and trends to identify drivers and inform strategy.
• Support governance and risk/operational initiatives across departments.
• Adhere to timelines and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

It Starts With You

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.

It Starts With You

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.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities

We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make

The Associate, Corporate Strategy supports senior leadership in evaluating business performance, advancing strategic priorities, and addressing complex business needs. The role conducts financial, operational, market, and other relevant analyses to generate insights that support business planning and management decision-making. The Associate contributes to cross-functional initiatives, identifies opportunities to improve business processes and performance, and translates complex information into clear, actionable recommendations and management-ready materials. The role also supports key performance management, governance, and operational activities, working collaboratively across functions to drive timely and effective execution.

• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the business, with deeper knowledge of specific functions, activities, and their interdependencies across the organization
• Support the development and execution of business goals and strategic priorities by leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making and drive effective execution
• Assess current and future business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions to enhance efficiency and simplify processes
• Contribute to complex, high-visibility cross-functional projects, taking ownership of assigned activities, coordinating stakeholders, documenting decisions and outcomes, and tracking actions through completion
• Develop concise, management-ready updates and presentations that synthesize relevant information, highlight progress and material considerations, and clearly articulate decisions, actions, and next steps
• Validate information and collaborate with relevant departments to gather and reconcile inputs, synthesize key insights, assess alternatives and implications, and build recommendations to support management decision-making
• Gather and analyze data and trends, identify key drivers and root causes, and develop insights, including peer benchmarking and performance analysis, to support management reporting and strategic decision-making
• Maintain and support performance scorecards and related deliverables with a high degree of accuracy and diligence, recognizing their importance to performance management process
• Conduct ad hoc analyses with limited supervision, demonstrating flexibility to incorporate feedback and deliver high-quality outputs within short timeframes
• Support department-wide governance and operational initiatives, including Risk Management, Records Management, Business Continuity, and other recurring organizational requirements

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 or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. - Required.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years Relevant business planning, project and financial experience. - Required.
• 5+ Years Experience in one or a combination of the following: administrative support, project management, implementation, business operations or strategic planning in financial services. - Required.
• 5+ Years Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership. - Required.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and move work forward with limited supervision.
• Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with an open-minded approach and the ability to quickly understand new business topics, processes, and challenges.
• Solid understanding of fundamental financial and business concepts, with the ability to interpret financial and performance information and draw meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and present information to support business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, adapting effectively to changing requirements and timelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across functions and levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the banking industry, including products, services, and fundamental risk management concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, while maintaining an understanding of broader business objectives.

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.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

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.

Minimum

Base Pay Range:

$73,125.00 USD

Maximum

$127,500.00 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, standing and 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.

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