VP, Transaction Manager - SCIB Lending Products

Santander

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The SCIB Transaction Manager - SCIB Lending (incl. Leveraged Finance and Structured Finance) is a Vice President individual contributor role within US SCIB COO Lending Solutions. The role supports end-to-end execution of SCIB lending transactions (incl. Leveraged Finance and Structured Finance), from pre-approval through closing, booking, funding, settlement and lifecycle handoff. The role coordinates deal closings, amendments and post-close items, supports the build-out of team procedures and controls, and assists with training new team members. Objectives are to 1) deliver timely and controlled transaction execution, 2) ensure transaction records, approvals, documentation, KYC/AML evidence, booking data and operational handoffs are accurate and complete, and 3) support consistent front-to-back execution practices across US SCIB lending.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate lending execution, with preferred experience in Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, syndicated loans, credit documentation, KYC/AML, booking, funding and operational handoffs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, execution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active closings and amendments with clear status reporting.
• Working knowledge of credit agreements, closing checklists, CPs, borrower onboarding, collateral, covenants, fees and booking mechanics.
• Loan IQ or comparable platform experience preferred.
• Strong ownership and follow-through.
• Ability to escalate issues clearly and timely.
• Collaborative style with Front Office, Credit, Legal, Compliance and Operations.
• Attention to detail and comfort operating in time-sensitive deal environments.
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in CIB lending execution, transaction management, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, loan operations, agency, middle office or credit administration.
• Completion of bank-certified course in Credit Training - Required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, syndicated, bilateral, club, participant and amendment transactions from post-approval through close.
• Maintain closing checklists, track conditions precedent, coordinate signature page release readiness, monitor documentation status and follow up on transaction blockers.
• Partner with Front Office, Advisory, Legal, Credit, Compliance, Capital Markets, Agency, Treasury, Finance, Operations and Back Office to support closing readiness.
• Validate that required approvals, KYC/AML evidence, documentation, borrower/guarantor/lender onboarding, collateral, insurance, covenant, flood, UCC/lien, pricing, fee and operational setup requirements are complete or escalated.
• Prepare and review booking instruction packages and support Back Office, Treasury and Operations in resolving deal setup or funding questions.
• Track post-close obligations, documentation gaps and booking defects through completion.
• Coordinate amendments, waivers, assignments, repricings, extensions, incremental facilities and other lifecycle events in partnership with Portfolio Management, Advisory, Credit, Legal, Agency and Operations.
• Escalate changes that may require new approvals or system updates.
• Support handoff of covenant, collateral, monitoring and servicing obligations after closing.
• Contribute to procedures, checklists, status reporting, process maps, quality control routines and training materials for the Transaction Management team.
• Assist in training new joiners on closing workflow, control standards, documentation tracking, booking instructions and escalation protocols.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow transparency, data quality, system handoffs and control evidence.
• Maintain accurate execution records, issue logs, exception tracking and evidence of approvals and control completion.
• Support audit, regulatory, credit review and internal control requests related to assigned 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: Senior