Investment Banking - Senior Associate / Vice President - Consumer & Retail - 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, 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 end-to-end execution of M&A, equity capital markets and debt capital markets transactions
• Manage cross-border transactions in close coordination with international colleagues in Europe and Latin America
• Coordinate the development of client deliverables, including detailed financial models, valuation analyses and marketing materials
• Drive due diligence efforts, manage data rooms, and coordinate internal and external deal workstreams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and financial sponsor clients across the consumer and retail landscape
• Support Managing Directors in origination efforts through strategic idea generation, pitch development and market analysis
• Contribute to building long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality content and thoughtful, proactive insights
• Travel as requested by senior deal team members and or clients
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Analysts, providing guidance on execution, modeling and presentation development
• Help shape the group’s culture through team-building, knowledge sharing and coaching
• Participate in recruiting and training initiatives across the Investment Banking platform
• Maintain deep familiarity with industry trends, sector dynamics and investor sentiment in the consumer and retail space
• Support thought leadership initiatives, including proprietary content development, client events and market briefings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading academic institution; MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required
• 7+ years of experience in investment banking; preference for prior experience in the consumer and / or retail sectors
• Strong transaction execution experience across M&A, ECM and DCM; cross-border experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, and negotiation skills
• Highly proficient in valuation, modeling and financial analysis
• Exceptional communication, presentation and client-facing skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk

Qualifications

• Experience in investment banking
• Experience in consumer and retail sectors
• Strong transaction execution experience
• Strong leadership and client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in valuation, modeling, and financial analysis
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks

Skills

• Transaction execution
• Client relationship management
• Leadership
• Financial analysis
• Communication and presentation
• Project management
• Risk assessment

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to our people, including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement planning. Learn more about our benefits.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $275,000.00 USD to $X.XX,XXX.00 USD. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Schedule

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.