Senior Environmental Analyst

Banco Santander; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a remote Senior Environmental Analyst in Boston to assess environmental risks in real estate lending. Candidates should have 3-5 years of related experience, with a focus on ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze risks are essential for this role. Competitive salary range is $58,125 to $102,500 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related environmental work experience; ASTM Phase I ESA experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental assessments to identify risks.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and municipal environmental issues.
• Prepare environmental review memoranda summarizing liabilities.
• Assist with policy development to limit bank environmental liabilities.
• Manage projects to ensure timely completion of reviews.

Skills

Environmental risk analysis

Collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Environmental Analyst - Remote (United States). Santander is a global leader in financial services that values employees and fosters continuous learning and development. The organization supports collaboration with colleagues worldwide to drive innovation and success.

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Senior Environmental Analyst (Portfolio Management Oversight) reviews, analyzes, and evaluates environmentally focused and risk-based processes and reports needed to address potential environmental risks and liabilities associated with real estate lending transactions. This role supports the second line of defense in identifying environmental concerns and proposing recommendations to minimize risk related to real estate collateral.

Responsibilities

• Review ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), environmental questionnaires, regulatory databases, and other environmental due diligence reports to identify environmental risks and liabilities affecting collateral value and potential adverse financial impacts.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging federal, state, and municipal environmental issues and their impact on environmental liabilities in loan transactions.
• Prepare environmental review memoranda summarizing liabilities and recommending follow-up evaluations.
• Assist with policy and procedure development to limit bank environmental liabilities related to real estate collateralized and other loan transactions.
• Manage projects to ensure timely completion of review memoranda.
• Assist in the development and management of the bank’s environmental consultant vendor listing.
• Adjust risk management policies, systems, and processes to solve problems or improve department effectiveness.
• Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of existing controls and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Inform employees on environmental risk policies and guidelines to build a risk-aware culture and practice.
• Interpret and apply procedures, document analysis, and maintain records.
• Serve as a point of contact for the department, responding to internal inquiries regarding environmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and project status updates.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related environmental work experience; ASTM Phase I ESA experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent field, or equivalent work experience.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years related environmental work experience; ASTM Phase I ESA experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze environmental risk and provide recommendations to minimize risk.
• Ability to build internal relationships and work collaboratively or independently.
• Ability to adapt to changing project demands and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to summarize and articulate issues clearly.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply data/information; strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to stay current with industry best practices and demonstrate risk principles knowledge.

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. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum: $58,125.00 USD

Maximum: $102,500.00 USD

Santander Benefits: Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture: We embrace a strong risk culture and expect proactive risk management at all levels.

EEO Statement: 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 of light equipment may be required.

Employer Rights: This job description does not list all duties. You may be asked to perform other duties. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

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