Strategy & Corporate Development Intern — Finance & Growth

Santander Holdings USA Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Santander Holdings USA Inc. is offering a Strategy & Corporate Development Intern position in Dallas, TX.

The internship provides immersive training in financial modeling, asset-backed securities, private debt markets, and risk analysis, while supporting strategic initiatives and due diligence for partnerships and acquisitions. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, preparation of presentations for executives, and exposure to regulatory capital and liquidity analysis in a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May/June 2027.
• Major in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Mathematical Economics.
• GPA 3.5 or above.
• Strong English communication skills both written and spoken.
• Strong logic, reasoning, and math skills.
• Analytical thinkers with a strong attention to detail.
• Organized and able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently on special projects.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business and technical environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products, capabilities, operations and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry sectors, including specialty finance, banking and insurance including monitoring and analyzing relevant transactions that occur in the marketplace.
• Research and analyze industries, companies, technology segments, and business models to develop a competitive landscape assessment.
• Conduct strategic fit and business opportunity analysis to determine profitability in various scenarios.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Build financial models relating to asset valuation, fixed income portfolio valuation, and regulatory capital and liquidity analysis.
• Prepare presentations that provide a logically reasoned and data-supported approach for deal counterparties, senior executive teams, and board of directors.
• Act as a liaison between businesses, other departments, vendors, consultants, and advisors at all levels.
• Perform competitor benchmarking and assist in preparing detailed reports on peer company performance and strategic direction.
• Analyze market trends, regulatory changes, or geopolitical factors impacting the bank’s business units.
• Support due diligence activities for potential partnerships, investments, or acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Strong logic and reasoning

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organized and time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Finance/Economics/Mathematics major

GPA 3.5 or above

Tools

Bloomberg

SQL

Intex

Job description

Santander Holdings USA Inc. is offering a Strategy & Corporate Development Intern position in Dallas, TX.

The internship provides immersive training in financial modeling, asset-backed securities, private debt markets, and risk analysis, while supporting strategic initiatives and due diligence for partnerships and acquisitions. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, preparation of presentations for executives, and exposure to regulatory capital and liquidity analysis in a