Leveraged Finance Analyst

Santander•Lexington, KY

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. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Sr. Specialist, Leveraged Finance & Specialties is responsible to provide financing for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and refinancing and make direct equity co-investments

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent field. - Required.
3+ Years Experience with leveraged Cash Flow underwriting/portfolio management. - Required.
Financial statement analysis, financial modeling and valuation.
Preparing and delivering presentations to management and peers.
Negotiating legal documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross functional team environment and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and champion diverse points of view.
Advanced analytical, loan structuring, underwriting, documentation, credit, due diligence analytical.
Possess a high level of initiative and capability to work independently on financings and other responsibilities.
Existing knowledge of leveraged loan market a plus.
Strong PC Proficiency, Microsoft Office applications, and Credit Research Tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
Understanding of bank regulation and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Analyzing portfolio metrics received monthly from the loan manager or agent bank on the pool of underlying assets securing the credit facility.
As needed, developing data gathering databases to track underlying loans across funds, managers and Agents.
Maintains detailed financial models; develop sensitivity analysis around key economic drivers.
Plays a key role completing and presenting pre-screen memos, credit approval memos, collateral analysis, cash flow modeling, and risk rating assessment.
Negotiates terms and conditions for transactions and works with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate documentation.
Valuates risk/return dynamics for proposed transactions.