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Santander Corporate Investment Bank (CIB) is seeking an experienced and driven Vice President to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team in New York. The role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing platform that combines the resources of a global institution with an entrepreneurial, hands‑on culture. The Vice President will lead transaction execution across M&A, debt, and equity advisory and actively contribute to strategic dialogue with clients across the consumer and retail sectors.

This is a critical position for an individual looking to take on significant responsibility within a dynamic and high-growth coverage group that sits at the core of Santander’s North America CIB strategy.

As a Vice President in Investment Banking Coverage, you will play a key leadership role in the execution of complex transactions while developing relationships with key clients and driving new business opportunities.

• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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
• Manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility
• Assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Minimum: $275,000.00 USD

Maximum: $275,000.00 USD

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.

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.

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.

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.

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.