Analyst, Trade Finance – Trade Finance

Job Description

Finance Specialist | TalentAlly

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Santander, supported by TalentAlly. Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, currently undergoing a significant evolution from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. This position is vital to this transformation, as our people are central to driving a customer-centric approach that embraces bold thinking, innovation, and challenging what’s possible. This role offers a chance for driven professionals to contribute directly to the Trade Finance line of business, learn new skills, and make a tangible difference within a forward-thinking financial institution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Analyst, Trade Finance (Early Career)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $110000–$135000 yearly
• Team: Trade Finance line of business
• Mission: To support the Trade Finance line of business through transaction execution, client material development, and comprehensive reporting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Develop comprehensive pitchbooks to support new business initiatives and client presentations.
• Transaction Support: Collaborate with various internal teams to facilitate the approval, structuring, and successful execution of new financial transactions within Trade Finance.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain detailed reports to accurately track the progress and status of ongoing transactions.
• Reporting & Analysis: Create and ensure the accuracy of existing reports, alongside designing and implementing new reports to meet evolving or specific ad-hoc information requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. This is an early career role, specifically supporting the Trade Finance line of business.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience in corporate or investment banking, which can include internships. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is essential for this role.
• Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective team and client interaction. Strong analytical skills combined with robust financial acumen. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and self-prioritize a heavy workload. Demonstrated capability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management. A foundational understanding of the product development life cycle.
• Bonus: An established work history, or equivalent experience derived from a combination of work experience, training, or military service.