IT STARTS HERE
 

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge whats possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs. 

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
 

SCIB Argentina is looking for a Structured Finance Associate based out of Buenos Aires.
 

The Argentine Structured Finance Team is at the forefront of the origination and execution activities covering mainly the Infrastructure and Energy spaces across Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
 

The team identifies this Associate role as a key position within a group of professionals dedicated to unlock new and complex opportunities in Argentina and the region, levering on the unparalleled global experience, client relationships and know-how that has been built over the last years.
 

Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues.
 

The candidate must possess a strong desire to support the growing finance and business development efforts.
 

Were shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: 

Helping senior members of the team execute business opportunities mainly in the Infrastructure and Energy sectors.
Supporting both the lending and debt advisory segments of the business, including strategic planning, marketing, client engagement, and coordination with external advisors and partners. 
Proactively participating in business origination activities and preparation of top-quality marketing and internal materials, both from a content and visual perspective. 
Developing and operating complex financial models, ensuring they accurately reflect transaction terms and due diligence, running sensitivity analysis, and adjusting as deals evolve. 
Designing new value-added solutions, as the team progresses providing more complex structures. 
Supporting the end-to-end execution of new and existing mandates across lending and advisory:
Advisory: Assist in structuring and placing debt financings, including financial modelling, coordination of due diligence providers and legal advisors, preparation of marketing materials (teasers, information memorandum), and overall process management. 
Lending: Assist in pitching and structuring financing solutions, review due diligence materials, financial models and documentation, participate in negotiations with clients and their advisors, and support presentations to internal credit and pricing committees. 
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients at work level. 
Stay abreast of market dynamics and regulatory developments in the infrastructure and energy sectors. 
Promote teamwork and contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members.

What Youll Bring
 

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

Professional Experience
At least 3 years in advisory and/or lending of structured and/or corporate finance transactions. (Required)
Deep knowledge in the Infrastructure and Energy sectors. (Required)
Solid understanding of legal frameworks and documentation typical in non-recourse project finance. (Required)

Education 
Bachelors degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering. (Required)
 

Languages 
Mandatory: English & Spanish (Full professional proficiency). (Required).

Portuguese (Preferred)

Hard Skills 
Sector knowledge in Infrastructure and Energy. (Required)
Financial modeling and credit analysis. (Required)
Solid structured and corporate finance fundamentals, with special focus on cash flow analysis, financing products and different debt structures (senior, holdco /subordinated financings). (Required)
Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills. (Required)
Strong interdisciplinary skills covering financing, accounting, financial modelling, due diligence, and documentation. (Required)

Soft Skills 
Communication and organizational skills.
Proactivity and creativity. Ability to take initiatives and propose solutions.
High degree of commitment in a very demanding environment.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and its recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers:

• Grow and learn every day: access to development opportunities (both local and international), discounts on training programs, language courses, university programs, and a learning platform available exclusively for you.

• Enjoy a flexible work environment with a hybrid work model.

• Maintain a healthy work-life balance: 15 business days of vacation that you can split however you prefer, plus a birthday day off.

• Take care of your health and well-being: enjoy an exclusive Swiss Medical health plan for you and your immediate family, an on-site medical center at the corporate headquarters, specialized fertility and preventive care programs, 50% reimbursement on prescription medications, and more.

• Experience the benefits of being a customer: access preferential rates on our products (fixed-term deposits, loans, safe deposit boxes, and more), as well as exclusive cashback and discounts on supermarket purchases and fuel.

Were here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

What To Do Next

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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