VP, Front Office Technology – ION

Santander Holdings USA Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander Holdings USA Inc is seeking a skilled professional to join the Front Office Technology ION Team in New York. The role focuses on designing, developing, implementing and maintaining trading systems for Fixed Income, with emphasis on ION infrastructure and vendor integrations.

You will evaluate project needs, plan resources, and contribute to upgrades, while coordinating with stakeholders across desks and technology. A Bachelor’s degree and capital markets experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in development, support or business analysis within Capital Markets (Fixed Income, Equities, Securitized Products) and strong ION Fixed Income background.
• Experience deploying and integrating vendor platforms (ION, Bloomberg TOMS, Fidessa, Murex).
• Ability to build solid working relationships, analyze complex issues, and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well under pressure with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Owns the on-premises ION infrastructure and analyzes business requirements.
• Implements solutions and performs/testing platform upgrades.
• Designs, develops, implements and maintains trading systems for Fixed Income businesses.

Skills

Capital Markets

ION Fixed Income

Vendor deployment

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (related field)

Tools

Oracle

Linux

ION

Bloomberg TOMS

Fidessa

Murex

Job description

It Starts Here:

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

The Difference You Make:

The Front Office Technology ION Team is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Trading Systems in accordance with the needs of the Fixed Income businesses. Activities include evaluating, scheduling and resourcing development projects, understanding user needs, developing, testing and maintaining trading applications, and preparing systems documentation. Executes technical plans, system analysis, detailed design specifications, development, unit and integration testing.

In this role the individual will be part of a team that owns the on premises ION infrastructure. Primary focus will be analyzing business requirements, implementing solutions and performing/testing platform upgrades.

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:

• Prior experience and strong background in development, support or business analysis within Capital Markets (Fixed Income, Equities, Securitized Products)
• Extensive experience within the ION Fixed Income environment and experience in relevant technologies (Oracle, Linux)
• Prior experience in deployment and integration of vendor platforms (ION, Bloomberg TOMS, Fidessa, Murex)
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to analyze and resolve complex issues and problems in a sound and timely fashion.
• Able to assimilate relevant data from a variety of sources, analyze, and recommend appropriate courses of action to take.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities.

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:
$175,000.00 USD
Maximum:
$220,000.00 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.

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.

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