Senior Transaction Manager – Leveraged & Structured Finance

Banco Santander SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander in the United States is seeking a VP Transaction Manager for SCIB Lending Products to lead end-to-end deal execution, from pre-approval to close, funding and lifecycle handoff.

You will coordinate complex leveraged and structured finance transactions, ensure KYC/AML compliance, and partner with Front Office, Legal, Credit and Operations to uphold controls and process discipline. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills and a track record in CIB lending operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate lending execution, with preferred experience in Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, syndicated loans, credit documentation, KYC/AML, booking, funding and operational handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate leveraged/structured/syndicated/ bilateral/club/participant and amendment transactions from post-approval through close.
• Maintain closing checklists, track conditions precedent, coordinate signature page release readiness, monitor documentation status and follow up on blockers.
• Partner with Front Office, Advisory, Legal, Credit, Compliance, Capital Markets, Agency, Treasury, Finance, Operations and Back Office to support closing readiness.
• Validate approvals, KYC/AML evidence, documentation, onboarding, collateral, covenant, pricing and operational setup requirements; escalate as needed.
• Prepare and review booking instruction packages and support Back Office, Treasury and Operations in resolving funding questions.
• Track post-close obligations, documentation gaps and booking defects through completion.
• Coordinate amendments, waivers, assignments, repricings, extensions and other lifecycle events with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to procedures, checklists and training materials for the Transaction Management team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Execution skills

Problem solving

Closing management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Loan IQ

Job description

Santander in the United States is seeking a VP Transaction Manager for SCIB Lending Products to lead end-to-end deal execution, from pre-approval to close, funding and lifecycle handoff.

You will coordinate complex leveraged and structured finance transactions, ensure KYC/AML compliance, and partner with Front Office, Legal, Credit and Operations to uphold controls and process discipline. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills and a track record in CIB lending operations.