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Export & Agency Finance (EAF US) – LatAm Focus - VP

Santander · Madison, WI · 2 days ago
Finance$185k/yrFull-time

About the role

The VP of Export & Agency Finance (EAF) will support the origination, structuring, and execution of complex international transactions across Latin American markets, focusing on Latin America and Multilateral Agencies (MLAs).

Responsibilities

  • Support the origination, structuring, and execution of EAF transactions, with a focus on Latin America and MLA-backed financings (e.g., IDB, IFC, CAF).
  • Build and maintain relationships with borrowers, sponsors, exporters, corporates, sovereign and sub-sovereign entities, financial institutions, ECAs, and multilateral agencies.
  • Identify financing opportunities and develop tailored solutions to meet client needs.
  • Manage transactions end-to-end, from initial pitch through closing, including preparation of presentations, term sheets, and credit materials.
  • Build and maintain financial models, including cash flow analysis and profitability metrics.
  • Cook up coordination with internal stakeholders (Coverage, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Markets, Syndication) across multiple geographies.
  • Support client relationship management, including pitchbooks and participating in client meetings, particularly in LatAm markets.
  • Lead credit approval processes, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
  • Lead transaction execution from mandate through financial close.
  • Prepare and negotiate term sheets, mandate letters, financing agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and stay up to date on market trends, MLAs, ECAs, and geopolitical developments impacting the region.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in structured finance, export & agency finance, project finance, infrastructure finance or development finance.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • Professional fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).

Qualifications

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on Latin American transactions or clients.
  • Existing network of relationships within ECAs, multilateral agencies, corporates, sponsors, and financial institutions.
  • Exposure to MLAs such as IDB, IFC, CAF, or World Bank Group.
  • Background in infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors.
  • Prior experience in Investment Banking and Structured Finance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive base pay ranging from $185,000.00 USD to $220,000.00 USD.
  • A strong risk culture and proactive risk management.
  • Equal opportunity employment.

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.

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