CIB Executive Director, REGAL Investment Banking

About the role

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships, manage key accounts, and drive revenue generation for the firm.
• Originate and drive new business opportunities across M&A, capital markets, and financing solutions.
• Analyze detailed corporate and financial information and conduct detailed due diligence.
• Oversee the strategic direction and execution of complex transactions.
• Develop and implement client coverage strategies to expand revenue generation.
• Provide thought leadership and market insights to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop junior talent, contributing to the growth and success of the coverage team.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers at companies in the sector industry globally.
• Prospect new clients and develop client outreach skills.
• Travel as requested by senior deal team members and/or clients.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education – Required
• Education: Master’s Degree in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education – Preferred

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Leveraged Finance Investment Banking – Preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to assess and mitigate reputational, operational, and credit risk.
• Experience with sell-side and buy-side merger and acquisition processes and equity and debt capital raises.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $290,000.00 to $330,000.00 USD annually. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and location.