Global Transaction Banking Leveraged Finance Structured Sales Specialist - VP

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the origination of structured trade finance and working capital solutions.
• Drive growth of trade and working capital solutions within Santander’s leveraged finance client base, including portfolio companies of financial sponsors.
• Partner with Investment and Sponsor coverage banker teams to provide structuring and product support for leveraged finance transactions.
• Manage the deal origination and structuring process, including the preparation of commitment letters, term sheets, pitch books, and conditional documents.
• Develop customized solutions involving esoteric asset classes such as trade receivables and unperformed customer contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
• Expert knowledge of GTB products, including export and agency finance, with an emphasis on structured trade finance (SCF, lending, and LC).
• Advanced knowledge of securitization, tranching, and structured finance, specifically trade receivable securitization.
• Proven ability to lead trade finance transaction closings and negotiate terms with clients, internal credit, and legal teams.
• Advanced knowledge of levered finance products (RCF, Term Loan A/B, LBO) and the portfolio company lifecycle.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, risk evaluation, and loan documentation.
• Ability to work independently and build strong internal and external professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established work history within leveraged finance or structured trade finance.
• Advanced understanding of private equity fund structures, objectives, and desired outcomes.
• Knowledge of ECM and DCM product offerings.

About the Company

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving into a technology-driven organization. We value bold thinking, innovation, and a customer-centric approach to driving transformation in the digital age.