Export & Agency Finance (EAF US) – LatAm Focus - VP

Santander

3d•$185,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is looking for a VP to join the Export & Agency Finance (EAF) team in the US, with a primary focus on Latin America and Multilateral Agencies (MLAs). This role offers exposure to complex international transactions across LatAm markets, working closely with clients, multilaterals, and internal teams globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related field
6+ years of relevant experience in structured finance, export & agency finance, project finance, infrastructure finance or development finance
Experience with ECA and/or Multilateral Agency financing structures
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Ability to operate effectively in a cross-border, multicultural environment
Professional fluency in Spanish (written and spoken), given the role’s focus on Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholders
Strong communication skills in English
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

Experience working on Latin American transactions or clients
Existing network of relationships within ECAs, multilateral agencies, corporates, sponsors, and financial institutions.
Exposure to MLAs such as IDB, IFC, CAF, or World Bank Group
Background in infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors
Prior experience in Investment Banking and Structured Finance
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

Support the origination, structuring, and execution of EAF transactions, with a focus on Latin America and MLA-backed financings (e.g., IDB, IFC, CAF).
Build and maintain relationships with borrowers, sponsors, exporters, corporates, sovereign and sub-sovereign entities, financial institutions, ECAs, and multilateral agencies.
Identify financing opportunities and develop tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Managing transactions end-to-end, from initial pitch through closing, including preparation of presentations, term sheets, and credit materials.
Build and maintain financial models, including cash flow analysis and profitability metrics.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Coverage, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Markets, Syndication) across multiple geographies.
Support client relationship management, including pitchbooks and participating in client meetings, particularly in LatAm markets.
Lead credit approval processes, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
Lead transaction execution from mandate through financial close.
Prepare and negotiate term sheets, mandate letters, financing agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation.
Monitor portfolio performance and stay up to date on market trends, MLAs, ECAs, and geopolitical developments impacting the region.