Banking / Finance Administrator

Structured Trade Finance AssociateCountry: 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. **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** 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.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. 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.If you have an innovative mindset and want to join a growing franchise that continues to evolve and has become one of the key growth engines of Santander’s Global Transaction Banking division, this is your opportunity!To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:* Lead 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).* Conduct 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.* Drive origination efforts in collaboration with Structured Trade team members across Santander’s global offices and with Relationship Managers. Navigate and resolve structuring, accounting, risk, and legal challenges throughout the lifecycle of transactions.* Our strategy also relies on the collaboration with other SCIB areas combining our structured trade solutions with the wider SCIB offering (ECA-finance, Structured Finance, Markets). Professional Experience*** At least 4 years of accredited professional experience in structured trade finance, commodity finance or project finance. (Required)* Previous experience in law firms or accounting consultancy firms are highly valued (Preferred)* International experience will be a plus. (Degrees in Economics or Finance are equally valued as degrees in Engineering or Law, reflecting the multidisciplinary and problem-solving nature of the role. (Required)**Languages*** Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish. (Preferred)**Skills*** Knowledge of trade and commodity finance, export finance, or project finance. (Required)* Legal background, accounting expertise, and capital markets knowledge are advantageous. (Required)* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). (We’re **enable our teams to go beyond** through global opportunities and broad career paths.* Enjoy a **hybrid working models**—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.* **Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: **Receive a **highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses,** motivating you to keep growing with us.* Benefit from **preferential banking terms, special interest rates** on loans, life insurance, and more.* Through **BeHealthy,** our global wellness programme, we promote **Holistic wellbeing.*** That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.* **Get access to **Santander Contigo**, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.* **Extra benefits**. 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.