Associate, Regulatory and Audit Programs – CIB COO

Santander • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving into a technology-driven organization. The company is undergoing a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and courage. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) is a key growth engine, operating as a competitive, international investment bank serving complex clients across markets, products, and geographies. The Regulatory and Audit Programs Associate plays a crucial role in helping the CIB Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization meet its supervisory expectations. This position acts as a central point of coordination for regulatory examinations, supervisory reviews, and internal audits, ensuring the business is well-prepared and responds effectively. The role involves working across multiple teams to drive high-quality execution before, during, and after regulatory and audit activities. It is a highly collaborative position that combines project management, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, offering strong visibility across the business while contributing to CIB’s growth and transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years in regulatory engagement, exam management, audit coordination, or risk/control roles within financial services or supervisory environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. banking regulations and supervisory processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging mid- to senior-level stakeholders
• Familiarity with investment banking products and services, or strong interest in developing that expertise
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Working knowledge and interest in use of AI to enhance day-to-day productivity and quality

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills a plus but not required
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage CIB COO execution for regulatory exams, supervisory reviews, and internal audits, coordinating responses, data requests, and supporting documentation
• Partner with CIB subject matters experts to synthesize complex inputs into clear, well-structured materials that accurately reflect CIB COO processes, controls, and risk management practices
• Liaise with business partners to develop clear, accurate, and timely responses to regulatory and audit findings and requests
• Perform thematic analysis across regulatory feedback and audit results to identify patterns, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities
• Track remediation actions and commitments, providing visibility to senior management on progress and risks
• Prepare concise, executive-ready updates and materials for COO leadership
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Regulatory Relations, Internal Audit, Second Line, and business partner
• Support continuous improvement of CIB COO governance, risk management, and reporting practices

Benefits

• You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
• Our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees