Trade & Working Capital Solutions - Global Origination Associate

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 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.

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

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is looking for a Trade & Working Capital Solutions - Global Origination Associate based in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid), Spain.

As a Trade & Working Capital Solutions – Global Origination Associate, you will contribute to the design and execution of cross-functional initiatives aimed at capturing market opportunities, adapting to evolving client needs and competitive dynamics, and aligning origination, product, and support teams around a shared strategic objective: driving T&WCS growth in line with SCIB and Santander Group priorities. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, with opportunities to lead selected initiatives, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, and develop materials for senior management.

We’re 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:

• Conducting advanced analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, business gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Converting data-driven insights into concrete growth actions.
• Leading end-to-end project management, from scoping and requirements definition to execution planning, progress tracking, senior escalation, issue resolution, and stakeholder management (internal and external).
• Contributing to the preparation of strategic and business materials for senior management, supporting area oversight, governance, decision-making processes, and reporting.
• Defining and overseeing the development and implementation of advanced Data & AI models to enhance client insight, optimize value proposition, business performance, and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborating closely with Trade & Working Capital Solutions Sales and Product teams across the world, building a deep understanding of product and market nuances, promoting best practice sharing, and supporting concrete origination efforts through insights, pitching materials, tailored content or participation in client meetings.
• Driving strategic communications to enhance SCIB T&WCS positioning and showcase flagship transactions, projects, and partnerships.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of working experience, excluding internships (required).
• Previous experience in Financial Institutions, Consulting, or in strategy, business development, customer intelligence or related roles within corporate environments (preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Business Administration, Economics, Data & Business Analytics or Engineering studies (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).

Languages

• Advanced English (required).
• Advanced Spanish (required).
• Other European languages such as Portuguese, French, Italian or German will be positively valued (preferred).

Hard Skills

• Strong analytical skills (required).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel and PowerPoint (required).
• Advanced data analytics skills (preferred).
• Professional use of AI tools to support analysis, content development, and workflow efficiency (preferred).
• Solid knowledge of finance principles (preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (required).
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills (required).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workload (required).
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines (required).
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset (required).
• High adaptability in dynamic, international environments (required).

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s 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.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

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

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

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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