Structured Finance Energy – European Platform VP
Country: Spain
IT STARTS HERE
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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
SCIB s looking for a Structured Finance Energy – European Platform VP based out of MADRID
The European Structured Finance Energy team is the front-office origination and execution platform covering Power and Renewables financings across Europe. The team operates on a predominantly pan-European basis, with potential involvement in selected global initiatives.
Santander is consistently ranked #1 in Europe and top 3 globally in renewables structured finance. The platform covers both advisory and lending mandates, across a broad range of financing structures.
We are seeking a Vice President with a strong desire to contribute to the continued growth of our financing and debt advisory activities within the Energy transition space.
Key Responsibilities
- Support both the lending and debt advisory segments of the business, including strategic planning, marketing, client engagement, and coordination with external advisors and partners.
- Originate and execute financing opportunities across the Power and Renewable sectors.
- Contribute to idea generation by understanding client needs and objectives, working closely with Directors and Managing Directors, as well as other CIB teams (Debt Capital Markets, Ratings Advisory, Risk Solutions).
- In advisory mandates, act as a key coordinator between clients and funding providers (banks, debt funds, pension funds, etc.) to secure optimal and competitive financing solutions.
- Support the execution of new and existing mandates across lending and advisory:
- Advisory: Assist in structuring and placing debt financings, including financial modelling, coordination of due diligence providers and legal advisors, preparation of marketing materials (teasers, information memoranda), and overall process management.
- Lending: Review due diligence materials, financial models and documentation, participate in negotiations with clients or their advisors, and support presentations to internal credit and pricing committees.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients at working level.
- Stay abreast of market dynamics and regulatory developments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Promote teamwork and contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 7-8 years of experience in structured finance, within advisory and/or lending. (Required)
- Strong expertise in renewable energy and the broader energy transition landscape. (Required)
- Solid understanding of legal frameworks and documentation typical in non-recourse project finance. (Required)
- International experience is highly valued. (Preferred)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related fields (Required)
- Postgraduate studies (MBA or equivalent) considered a plus. (Preferred).
Languages
- Mandatory: English & Spanish (Full professional proficiency) (Required)
Hard Skills
- Deep sector knowledge in Energy and Infrastructure, supported by relevant deal experience. (Required)
- Strong structured finance fundamentals, including cash flow analysis and debt structuring (senior, HoldCo, subordinated). (Required)
- Ability to review and build complex financial models. (Required)
- Sound understanding of debt, equity and derivative markets. (Required)
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to senior audiences.
- Experience drafting proposals and supporting business development efforts.
- Proactive mindset, strong execution focus and ability to perform in a demanding environment.
- Team-oriented, with leadership and mentoring capabilities.
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.
- We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
- Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
- Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
- Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
- Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
- Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
- We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
- Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
- Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!
We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
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