Corporate & Investment Banking - Debt Capital Markets - Director - New York

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute debt capital markets transactions for Financial Institutions Group (FIG) clients, banks, insurance companies, asset managers, specialty finance companies, fintechs, exchanges, and other regulated financial institutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, including CFOs, Treasurers, Heads of Funding, and Capital Management teams, providing strategic advice on funding, capital optimization, liability management, and market execution.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while identifying financing opportunities across investment-grade, subordinated, senior unsecured, covered bond, securitized, and hybrid capital markets.
• Advise clients on capital structure optimization, funding diversification, regulatory capital considerations, liquidity management, and balance sheet strategy in light of evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the execution of public and private debt offerings, coordinating transaction teams across syndicate, sales & trading, legal, compliance, risk, ratings advisory, and investment banking coverage to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor global fixed income markets, interest rates, credit spreads, regulatory developments, investor demand, and peer issuance activity to provide timely market intelligence and strategic recommendations to clients.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, market updates, and financing proposals, supporting strategic capital markets decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required
• 6+ years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or Fixed Income Capital Markets, with significant experience covering Financial Institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in originating and executing debt capital markets transactions for banks, insurance companies, asset managers, specialty finance companies, and other regulated financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of fixed income markets, funding strategies, capital structure advisory, liability management, and regulatory capital frameworks affecting financial institution issuers.
• Proven ability to build and manage senior client relationships while delivering strategic financing and capital markets advice.
• Strong leadership, business development, and transaction execution skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with sound commercial judgment and the ability to deliver innovative client solutions in a dynamic market environment.

Skills

• No specific certifications listed for this job.

Benefits

Keeping your personal wellbeing in mind, we offer comprehensive benefits to our people. From health coverage and PTO to retirement planning, here's how we take care of you.

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.

Working Conditions

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights

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