The SCIB Associate will support the M&A & Corporate Finance Team by assisting senior bankers with client relationships, executing M&A and financing mandates, preparing client presentations, and conducting financial analysis and modelling. They will engage in strategic discussions, develop client materials, and participate in training and personal development activities.
SCIB Associate, Corporate Finance - Software
Country: United Kingdom
Key activities
- Our Analysts work within the M&A & Corporate Finance Team within European Banking and Corporate Finance Division (BCF) to support senior investment bankers to develop and maintain global client relationships across all industry sectors as well as execute M&A and financing mandates
- They contribute to delivering the growth and financial objectives of BCF, via origination and execution of M&A and Corporate Finance business opportunities
- Under supervision of Sector, Financial Sponsor and M&A senior bankers, support the development and strengthening our client relationships, including deep understanding of clients’ changing needs, and partner with colleagues across the bank to provide relevant solutions including creating and analysing operating and financial models, preparing client presentations, support transaction processes, and support in structuring transactions
- Success requires a good understanding of Santander’s Corporate and Investment Banking product suite, and diverse geographical spread to meet the needs of the client base
- At all times adhering to personal, Santander and regulatory risk, compliance and governance responsibilities
Assisting in the development of deep and productive client relationships, the role will involve:
- Actively contributing and implementing strategic ideas and content to originate investment banking business, including M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, acquisition finance and leverage finance transactions
- Strong financial modelling skills as well as ability to perform complex valuation and other corporate finance analysis to a high degree of accuracy
- Taking responsibility for development of client materials, typically in conjunction with Associates / VPs and product and sector teams
- Utilising and sharing financial analysis, accounting, financial modelling and other analytical skills
- Preparing for and participating in client meetings
- Corporate and credit risk analysis, in relation to leverage finance and other Corporate Finance related transactions
- Building and maintaining productive internal and external networks
- Undertaking extra-curricular activities to assist the senior management in the running of the BCF business
- Participating in training and own personal development
- Other general responsibilities that may come as part of the role
What we’re looking for
- Software Industry experience
- Relevant experience in an M&A role within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Investment Banking division desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related field. MBA or a masters degrees is a plus
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential
- Other linguistic capabilities including spoken and written Spanish and/ or Portuguese desirable
- Ability to work in a team with high effectiveness
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for excellence
- CISI Qualification desirable
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Triton Square office in London, conveniently located within walking distance from Euston Station and Warren Street Station.
How we’ll reward you
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Company funded individual private medical insurance
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
- Share in Santander’s success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans
For more information about our wide range of benefits and family friendly policies visit our website.
Equal Opportunities
Santander are an equal opportunities employer. When we talk about diversity, we don’t just want to pay lip service. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. It’s important to us that we create an inclusive culture where everyone counts, and we particularly welcome applications from different underrepresented groups.
For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please visit our diversity page.
What to do next
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply on the link.
Due to high volume of applications we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.
Santander London, England Office
London, United Kingdom, NW1 3AN
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