Associate, Specialised & Project Finance, Structured Finance

Santander

Associate, Specialised & Project Finance in Structured Finance at Santander. Supporting structured finance transactions and deal management in Manchester or London.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,808 - £62,712 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Associates in the origination, execution and ongoing management of structured finance transactions.
Contribute to deal administration, financial analysis, credit submissions, stakeholder coordination and portfolio handovers, while building the technical, legal and credit structuring capability needed to develop into a broader deal team role over time.
Support deal execution and administration across structured finance transactions, working with the wider deal team to deliver quality output within target timelines.
Assist with financial analysis, credit risk assessment and the preparation of credit committee submissions, presentations and related materials.
Help to identify, assess and escalate transaction and portfolio risks, while operating within approved credit processes, appetite frameworks and wider bank controls.
Co-ordinate effectively with internal stakeholders including Coverage, Risk, Portfolio and product teams, as well as external advisers and customer stakeholders where appropriate.
Support relationship development with existing and prospective clients, management teams and key business introducers as part of a broader deal team.
Maintain high standards of data integrity, customer confidentiality, regulatory compliance and accurate recording of origination and customer activity in key systems.
Contribute to post-completion portfolio handovers, ongoing relationship support, team initiatives and continuous improvement in procedures, reporting and ways of working.
Take ownership of your professional development, learning technical, legal and credit structuring skills, and contributing positively to team culture and Santander behaviours.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in a Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance or wider financial services environment, with exposure to lending, credit or transaction execution activity (Required)
Experience supporting financial analysis, credit assessment, deal execution or portfolio management activity, with the ability to work accurately under time-critical deadlines (Required)
Experience contributing to pitches, tenders, marketing activity or broader business development support would be advantageous (Preferred)
Have a good working knowledge of nCino and be comfortable using the platform as part of the credit process (Required)
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in finance, accounting, economics, business or a related discipline (Required)
Accountancy qualifications or similar professional qualifications are advantageous, but not essential (Preferred)
Good credit and financial analysis capability, including financial modelling skills or demonstrable transferable skills and the ability to develop this competency quickly (Required)
Knowledge of corporate banking or structured finance products, credit processes and the financial services market, with strong attention to risk and control requirements (Required)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal systems, processes and reporting requirements quickly (Required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across deal teams and build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with resilience, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, accountable and eager to learn, with the confidence to seek feedback, take initiative and contribute positively to team performance and customer outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing that goes beyond work — access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ModellingCredit Risk AssessmentDeal ExecutionPortfolio ManagementData IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceCredit ProcessesCorporate Banking KnowledgeAttention to RiskTime Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsResilienceProactive Attitude

Certifications

Accountancy Qualifications