Senior Associate, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Liberty Street, New York, NY

Santander Bank • Boston, MA

100d • $93,750 - $160,000

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Economics or equivalent field.
• 9+ Years Strategy, Operations, Marketing, or Business Management experience.
• 3+ Years Financial Services Industry/Banking experience.
• Proven ability to bring structure and confidence to complex portfolios of initiatives and transformation agendas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize diverse perspectives into actionable strategies and recommendations.
• Executive presence and excellent communication skills—able to engage senior stakeholders, influence decisions, and present portfolio insights with clarity and confidence.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen; ability to connect budgets, resource allocation, and performance measurement to portfolio priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Business, Economics or equivalent field.
• Consulting experience from top-tier firms.
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the portfolio manager for marketing, overseeing the planning cadence, initiative intake, and prioritization against enterprise goals.
• Lead the annual and quarterly planning process to ensure initiatives are aligned with OKRs and QBR deliverables.
• Maintain visibility into the full portfolio of marketing programs, providing transparency into capacity, dependencies, and progress.
• Drive the operating rhythm of the leadership team by preparing portfolio-level updates, progress reviews, and decision-ready materials.
• Manage cross-functional, high-priority initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and delivery against outcomes.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and portfolio reporting frameworks that provide visibility into initiative status, risks, and resource allocation.
• Act as a connector across teams and functions, aligning stakeholders, anticipating risks, and enabling execution at scale.
• Build playbooks and best practices that strengthen portfolio and program management discipline across the organization.
• Lead the annual and long-range budget process, ensuring investments align with the strategic portfolio and enterprise priorities.
• Drive budget governance and transparency, providing variance analysis and actionable insights at the portfolio level.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations on trade-offs and resource allocation to optimize portfolio performance and ROI.
• Establish KPIs and operating metrics that track outcomes across the portfolio and enable accountability at the initiative level.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range Minimum: $93,750.00 USD
• Base Pay Range Maximum: $160,000.00 USD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree