Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is the global division that supports some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services to meet their needs.
Director – Business Line Compliance (Madrid)
In this role you will lead the Madrid Compliance function for Global Markets, Global Banking, and Global Transaction Banking, acting as a strategic partner to senior business leadership and a key member of the European and Global Compliance leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance

Set the strategic direction for Business Line Compliance in Madrid, aligning local priorities with SCIB global compliance objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior executive leadership, including regional heads of Markets, Banking, and Transaction Banking.
Lead and develop a high‑performing compliance organisation, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and risk awareness.




Represent Spain in general compliance governance forums and contribute to enterprise‑wide decision‑making.

Front‑Office Advisory & Risk Oversight

Provide senior‑level, real‑time advisory to Global Markets (sales & trading), Global Banking, and GTB on complex and high‑impact matters.
Deliver credible challenge to business initiatives, ensuring activities operate within regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
Oversee compliance coverage for complex products, structured transactions, and new business initiatives.

Regulatory Engagement & External Representation

Serve as the primary point of contact for local regulators, maintaining strong, credible relationships with supervisory authorities.
Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, thematic reviews, inspections, and enforcement matters.
Represent Santander externally on key compliance and regulatory topics where relevant.

Regulatory Strategy & Change

Anticipate and interpret regulatory developments across EU

📌 Director Business Line Compliance (Boadilla del Monte)
🏢 Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
📍 Boadilla del Monte