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Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB
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Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB
Financial Strategy & Rating Advisory Analyst – Global Debt Advisory, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (London)
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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering bespoke services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
Global Debt Advisory
Global Debt Advisory is a team within Global Banking that develops tailored solutions for Santander clients in the areas of financial strategy and credit ratings.
Financial Strategy Advisory
- Assist clients in evaluating and implementing strategic financing, including:
- Optimal capital structure choices
- Funding optimisation strategies
- Financial policy formulation
- Debt capacity aligned with strategic goals
Rating Advisory
- Provide expertise on credit ratings and relationships with the major rating agencies, including:
- Obtaining first-time ratings
- Assessing ideal rating agency relationships
- Advising on potential rating implications of corporate events, methodology changes, and methodology changes
- Formulating financial policies for rating purposes
The Difference You’ll Make
- Strengthen client relationships with financial institutions by engaging in strategic credit rating and capital structure dialogue
- Conduct credit rating assessments for rated and unrated clients, including banks, insurers, and NBFIs (using S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch methodologies)
- Collaborate with CIB product teams to design financing solutions for clients
- Prepare and present rating and capital structure material during client pitches
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What You’ll Bring
Our people make us stronger by bringing diverse perspectives. We value uniqueness and empower your contributions. The role requires:
Essential:
- Previous experience in credit rating analysis from:
- One of the three main credit rating agencies
- A rating advisory role within a major investment bank
- Degree, or equivalent, in a numerical discipline (e.g., finance, economics, mathematics)
- Completion of the following CISI modules within six months of joining:
- Corporate Finance
- Regulatory
- Analytical mindset with proficient use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in Dvodformed ad-hoc teams across functions and geographic locations (Europe, North America, and Latin America)
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with capital market and treasury products
- Wider linguistic capabilities
Role Location
Based at our Triton Square, London office, conveniently near Warren Street and Euston.
Benefits
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Why Join Us?
- Your impact is recognised through a competitive, fair salary and a powerful reward package.
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
- Substantial pension commitment: 8% of salary funded by Santander, with the possibility of up to 12.5% when you contribute (including the option to take some of it in cash).
- Holiday: 27 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional contractual days annually.
- Access to a range of digital health services, including a GP.
- Comprehensive protective benefits for you and your family:
- Company-funded death-in-service benefit
- Income protection insurance
- Optional discounted rates for life assurance and critical illness cover
- 24/7 employee discount platform with deals on retailers, entertainment, dining, and travel.
- Company-funded private medical insurance.
- Voluntary healthcare options (e.g., discounted dental insurance) and assessments.
- Share plans enabling you to invest in Santander.
- Employee support programs, including charitable giving and community partnerships to align your causes.
Next Steps
If this role aligns with your aspirations, please apply.
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