Corporate & I-Banking Structured Trade Finance Associate

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people drive a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

About the role

The Corporate & Investment Banking Structured Trade Finance Associate develops, analyzes, and executes specialized financing solutions for international trade and commodity transactions with key risk mitigants.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tailored financing solutions (e.g., prepayments, inventory finance, borrowing base facilities).
• Analyze and mitigate risks using instruments like insurance guarantees and letters of credit.
• Create complex working capital models, forecast trends, and analyze collateral (inventory, receivables).
• Negotiate with lenders and counterparties and prepare legal documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, or Engineering.
• 1-5 years of experience in commodity finance, corporate banking, or trade finance.
• Advanced Excel modeling and knowledge of financial instruments and risk assessment techniques.
• Strong negotiation, multi-tasking, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage client and bank relationships.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

Nice-to-have

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $145,000.00 – $175,000.00 USD annually.

Benefits

Santander offers a competitive rewards package that includes benefits designed to support you, your family, and your well-being, now and into the future.