CIB Structured Finance Associate, Tax Equity

Santander

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Structured Finance specializes in originating, advising, and structuring financing for specific large-scale, long-term projects for corporate and government clients. Projects can include energy exploration, production and transmission, Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Real Estate. Within Structured Finance, the Tax Equity Financing business is responsible for proprietary tax equity investments and other tax credit financing transactions. The Product Specialist - Structured Finance - IC5 in the Tax Equity Financing business will be a member of deal teams leading the origination, execution and day-to-day and distribution/syndication of tax equity and tax credit financing transactions that meet Santander’s profitability and risk targets and support the firm’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or Economics or equivalent work experience
3+ years of relevant professional work experience
Between 1-3+ years of experience in commercial banking or finance industry with strong credit analysis experience.
Significant experience in the analysis and structuring of highly complex transactions, including project-oriented energy financings
Must have exposure to analyzing and negotiating transaction documents
Must have detailed direct experience of modelling and execution tax equity financing transactions in respect of both Investment and Production tax credits
Ability to influence and drive complex initiatives and manage logistics with internal stakeholders
Strong credit and risk analysis skills
Ability to travel as required
Strong analytical / problem solving skills
Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to efficiently work on several priorities at a time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel and Outlook.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure in thermal energy, oil and gas, midstream, renewable or infrastructure debt or equity transactions is preferred but not required depending on credit analysis or prior project finance experience.
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

preparation of marketing materials and proposals
calling on clients, making presentations
structuring transactions, research, analysis of existing or potential transactions and/or industries
negotiating mandates
reviewing legal documents and negotiating transactions with clients, analyzing various risks and preparing credit applications and the development of cash flow models
Participates in transaction due diligence
Researching and analyzing industries and market data
Participating in strategic planning and business management for the tax equity business