Investment Banking Senior Associate/Vice President, Consumer & Retail - New York

Santander

20d•$206,250 - $275,000

About The Position

Santander CIB is seeking an experienced and driven Vice President to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team in New York. The role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing platform that combines the resources of a global institution with an entrepreneurial, hands-on culture. The Vice President will lead transaction execution across M&A, debt, and equity advisory and actively contribute to strategic dialogue with clients across the consumer and retail sectors This is a critical position for an individual looking to take on significant responsibility within a dynamic and high-growth coverage group that sits at the core of Santander’s North America CIB strategy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a leading academic institution; MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required
7+ years of experience in investment banking; preference for prior experience in the consumer and / or retail sectors
Strong transaction execution experience across M&A, ECM and DCM; cross-border experience is a plus
Strong leadership, client relationship management, and negotiation skills
Highly proficient in valuation, modeling and financial analysis
Exceptional communication, presentation and client-facing skills
Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility
Assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk

Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Project Management Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, equity capital markets and debt capital markets transactions
Manage cross-border transactions in close coordination with international colleagues in Europe and Latin America
Coordinate the development of client deliverables, including detailed financial models, valuation analyses and marketing materials
Drive due diligence efforts, manage data rooms, and coordinate internal and external deal workstreams
Client Coverage & Strategic Advisory Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and financial sponsor clients across the consumer and retail landscape
Support Managing Directors in origination efforts through strategic idea generation, pitch development and market analysis
Contribute to building long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality content and thoughtful, proactive insights
Travel as requested by senior deal team members and or clients
Leadership & Talent Development Supervise and mentor Associates and Analysts, providing guidance on execution, modeling and presentation development
Help shape the group’s culture through team-building, knowledge sharing and coaching
Participate in recruiting and training initiatives across the Investment Banking platform
Industry & Market Expertise Maintain deep familiarity with industry trends, sector dynamics and investor sentiment in the consumer and retail space
Support thought leadership initiatives, including proprietary content development, client events and market briefings