CIB, Associate, US Markets Strategy + Business Development

About the role

The Difference You Make
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking a CIB Associate, US Markets Strategy & Business Development to support strategic planning, business development execution, client analytics, and senior management reporting for the US Markets business.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business Development
  Support strategic initiatives across US Markets, including client coverage strategy, wallet sizing, client targeting, competitive intelligence, and growth opportunity analysis.
  Partner with Sales teams covering institutional clients to identify opportunities, track progress, and support execution of business development priorities.
  Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across regions to help deliver key initiatives/projects for the business.
• Analytics, Reporting & Dashboards
  Build and maintain business development dashboards and KPIs, including P&L, financial results/projections, client activity, pipeline, and market trend analysis.
  Maintain and enhance internal databases, trackers, and reporting tools for client activity, pipeline management, and performance metrics.
  Improve reporting efficiency through Excel automation, templates, and repeatable processes.
• Executive & Client Materials
  Produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations for senior management, including strategy readouts, business development reviews, client meeting preparation, performance reporting, and quarterly / annual planning materials.
  Create polished internal and client-facing content, including talking points, one-pagers, market snapshots, and competitive summaries.
  Use AI tools to accelerate research, summarize market developments, draft materials, and improve day-to-day workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience
  4+ years of experience as an analyst or associate in Global Markets, Strategy, Business Development, Business Management, or Management Consulting.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Markets products across asset classes.
• Understanding risk concepts and capital rules.
• Experience building BI-style dashboards or automated reporting tools.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, such as Salesforce, and deal pipeline management.
• Spanish language skills (optional).

What You Bring

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, scenario analysis, and clean data structuring.
• VBA experience is a plus.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including executive storylining, charting, formatting, and strong slide design discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, diligent, goal-oriented, and forward-thinking approach to execution.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive base pay ranging from $145,000 to $190,000 USD annually.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Discounts on Santander products and services.

Risk Culture

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.