ppSTRUCTURED TRADE FINANCE ASSOCIATE Country: Spain IT STARTS HERE Santander ( 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. /ph3THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE /h3pSantander 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. SCIB is looking for a Structured Trade Finance Associate based out of Madrid. The Structured Trade Finance team specializes in designing sophisticated financing solutions to facilitate international trade, particularly transactions involving commodities. Our solutions are tailored to address the complexities and uncertainties inherent in global trade. Our solutions aim to tackle strategic needs of our clients, leveraging on trade flows: (i) Export Prepayments (ii) Structured PXFs (iii) Borrowing Bases and (iv) Inventory Finance, (v) Contract Monetisation, and (vi) Aircraft Pre-Delivery Payments, but also out-of-the-box solutions tailored to special event-driven situations. Our business is firmly anchored in the real economy. The team is pursuing a transformational approach - already backed by a proven track record - applying structured trade solutions to finance C-suite strategic decisions such as acquisitions, CAPEX investments, strategic sourcing, and liability management. /ppTo succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: /pulliLead the end-to-end structuring and legal execution of structured trade deals, fronting negotiations with clients while coordinating interactions with internal stakeholders (Risks, Legal, Middle Office). /liliConduct thorough due diligence on underlying transactions (including financial modelling,



asset and reserve analysis, offtake contracts, and annual reports), and proposing enhancements to optimize transaction structures. /liliDrive origination efforts in collaboration with Structured Trade team members across Santander's global offices and with Relationship Managers. /liliPreparing detailed client presentations and pitches to capture new opportunities. /liliNavigate and resolve structuring, accounting, risk, and legal challenges throughout the lifecycle of transactions. /liliLead product development initiatives to strengthen the Structured Trade franchise, including managing internal product approvals. /liliDevelop specialized commodities sector expertise, being a key aspect to propose new ideas and gain client trust. /li /ulh3WHAT YOU'LL BRING /h3pOur people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We are 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. /pulliProfessional Experience: At least 4 years of accredited professional experience in structured trade finance, commodity finance or project finance. Previous experience in law firms or accounting consultancy firms are highly valued. International experience will be a plus. /liliEducation: We welcome diverse academic backgrounds. Degrees in Economics or Finance are equally valued as degrees in Engineering or Law, reflecting the multidisciplinary and problem-solving nature of the role. /liliLanguages: Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish. Additional languages are a plus. /liliSkills: Knowledge of trade and commodity finance, export finance, or project finance. Legal background, accounting expertise,



and capital markets knowledge are advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). /li /ulh3WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT /h3ulliYour 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 are enabling our teams to go beyond through general opportunities and broad career paths. /liliFlexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models - some days remote, some days onsite with your team - along with flexible hours. /liliLearning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our integral learning space: Santander Open Academy ( /liliCompetitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us. /liliFinancial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more. /liliYour health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing. /liliWe know family is everything. That's why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage. /liliAlways by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services. /liliExtra 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. /li /ulh3LOCAL COMPLIANCE /h3pSantander 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. /ph3The Santander Effect /h3pOur work touches 140 million lives every day. How? By always innovating, sharing our experiences, questioning how we do things and adapting to new challenges. As we keep reinventing ourselves for the digital age, you'll find that with us, even your smallest action will have a massive impact. That's the Santander Effect. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 STRUCTURED TRADE FINANCE ASSOCIATE (España)
🏢 Banco Santander
📍 España