AVP, Regulatory Relations Senior Associate - Treasury

Santander•Boston, MA

14d

About The Position

The Senior Treasury Regulatory Relations Associate is the primary connection point between Treasury and regulators, examiners, and internal audit. The incumbent ensures that Treasury meets supervisory expectations by managing examinations, crafting regulatory responses, and coordinating with stakeholders across the bank. Expertise will strengthen the control environment, protect the bank’s reputation, and directly support the resilience of the balance sheet giving a direct role in shaping Treasury’s regulatory relationships. Serve as Treasury’s lead for regulatory exams, reviews, and internal audits, coordinating responses, data requests, and supporting materials. Develop clear, accurate, and timely responses to regulatory findings. Conduct thematic analysis of regulatory issues to identify trends, root causes, and areas for remediation. Partner with Treasury subject matter experts (liquidity, capital, interest rate risk, balance sheet management) to translate technical content into regulatory-ready materials. Monitor regulatory developments that impact Treasury and advise stakeholders on implications. Track remediation and action plans, escalating concerns when necessary to ensure sustainable resolution. Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulators, internal audit, and business partners. Support continuous improvement of Treasury’s risk management processes, documentation, and reporting practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. - Required.
9+ years in regulatory relations, exam management, or regulatory interactions within banking/financial services.
Strong knowledge of U.S. banking regulations and supervisory processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory exams from start to finish.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels, including regulators and executives.
Strong analytical and project management skills; able to deliver under tight timelines.
Familiarity with Treasury concepts (liquidity, capital, interest rate risk, balance sheet management) or willingness to develop this expertise.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent field. - Preferred.
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Treasury tools (e.g., QRM) a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as Treasury’s lead for regulatory exams, reviews, and internal audits, coordinating responses, data requests, and supporting materials.
Develop clear, accurate, and timely responses to regulatory findings.
Conduct thematic analysis of regulatory issues to identify trends, root causes, and areas for remediation.
Partner with Treasury subject matter experts (liquidity, capital, interest rate risk, balance sheet management) to translate technical content into regulatory-ready materials.
Monitor regulatory developments that impact Treasury and advise stakeholders on implications.
Track remediation and action plans, escalating concerns when necessary to ensure sustainable resolution.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulators, internal audit, and business partners.
Support continuous improvement of Treasury’s risk management processes, documentation, and reporting practices.