USA Associate, Product Development (100% Remote)

Santander; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander USA is seeking an Associate, Product Development for a 100% remote role in the United States. The position focuses on bringing new products to market and enhancing existing products across multiple asset classes and global distribution channels.

The role handles medium-scale project ownership, conducts product research, and manages cost/timeline. It partners with sourcing for samples and factory requirements, and coordinates product management, inventory, design, QA, Legal, and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
• 5+ Years Product development experience. - Required.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities and to manage multiple small-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and project management skills.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing priorities and prioritize deadlines.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate customer needs into marketable product features.
• Passion to improve processes, increase velocity, and promote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Handles medium scale project/product ownership.
• Leads development phase by conducting applicable product research and cost/timeline management.
• Partners with sourcing team for sample review and factory requirements.
• Crosses functional project management between, Product Management, Inventory Management, Product Designers, Quality Control, Legal and Supply Chain.
• Serves as internal product expert to assist product management in presenting new products to merchant teams.
• Curious, creative, and a demonstrated willingness to assemble/disassemble, use, interact with, and understand the inner workings of products.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

USA Associate, Product Development (100% Remote)

Country: United States of America

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.

The Difference You Make:

The Associate, Product Development is responsible for executing the strategic product development process focused on bringing new products to the market and enhancing existing products across multiple asset classes and global distribution channels.

• Handles medium scale project/product ownership.
• Leads development phase by conducting applicable product research and cost/timeline management.
• Partners with sourcing team for sample review and factory requirements.
• Crosses functional project management between, Product Management, Inventory Management, Product Designers, Quality Control, Legal and Supply Chain.
• Serves as internal product expert to assist product management in presenting new products to merchant teams.
• Curious, creative, and a demonstrated willingness to assemble/disassemble, use, interact with, and understand the inner workings of products.

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:

• 5+ Years Product development experience. - Required.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities and to manage multiple small-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and project management skills.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing priorities and prioritize deadlines.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate customer needs into marketable product features.
• Passion to improve processes, increase velocity, and promote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.

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.

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.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

$75,000.00 USD

Maximum:

$122,500.00 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, 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.