Global Trade Finance Associate

Santander

11d • $145,000 - $175,000 • 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.
The Associate, GTB Product Specialist will manage the transactions from origination through execution. Structuring, pricing, and execution of trade receivable transactions for Corporate and Investment Banking clients of Santander US. Act as advisor, consultant, and first point of contact for clients exploring methods to optimize their working capital through receivables solutions to meet their financing needs. Engage in the legal documentation negotiation of new and existing transactions in the receivable portfolio. Lead the internal approval process with the risk, middle office and other support areas. Engage with bankers, other products and areas to support the prospecting of new business origination and maintenance of existing book of transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
• Experience with trade finance/working capital/cash management
• Experience with the legal execution and design of receivables purchase agreements and/or other legal documentation; to facilitate the sale, perfection, or financing of receivables and/or other assets.
• Knowledge of credit risk evaluation techniques
• Significant financial statement and analysis knowledge (working capital cycle, cash flow forecasting, financial statement analysis, modelling etc.).
• High motivation, proactivity, and accomplished business origination skills.
• 3+ years of experience in Structured Finance products or Receivable Finance or Cash Management
• High level of presentation and organizational skills.
• Understanding the competitive market and the role of technology within Trade Finance.
• Capability to develop relationships inside the organization to collaborate across geographical boundaries.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• Experience in the syndication of trade finance assets to buy-side investors.
• 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

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transactions from origination through execution.
• Structuring, pricing, and execution of trade receivable transactions for Corporate and Investment Banking clients of Santander US.
• Act as advisor, consultant, and first point of contact for clients exploring methods to optimize their working capital through receivables solutions to meet their financing needs.
• Engage in the legal documentation negotiation of new and existing transactions in the receivable portfolio.
• Lead the internal approval process with the risk, middle office and other support areas.
• Engage with bankers, other products and areas to support the prospecting of new business origination and maintenance of existing book of transactions.

Benefits

• A fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
• 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