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Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB
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Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB
Associate, FIG Ratings Advisory – Global Banking | SCIB
Country: United Kingdom
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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 customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
Global Debt Advisory is a team within Global Banking that develops solutions relevant to Santander clients in the areas of financial strategy and credit ratings.
Financial Strategy Advisory
Helps clients evaluate strategic financing topics such as:
- Determining optimal capital structure choice
- Funding optimisation strategy
- Formulating financial policies and debt capacity in the context of strategic goals
Rating Advisory
Assists clients in managing credit ratings and relationships with the major rating agencies. This includes:
- Obtaining first-time ratings
- Assessing ideal rating agency relationships
- Advising on potential rating implications of corporate events and/or methodology changes
- Formulating financial policies
The Difference You’ll Make
- Improving client relationships with financial institutions
- Supporting strategic dialogue with financial institutions in credit ratings and capital structure issues
- Conducting credit rating assessments for rated and unrated banks, insurers, NBFIs (and other segments) based on S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch methodologies
- Collaborating with CIB product teams to design financing solutions for clients
- Preparing and presenting rating and capital structure materials at client pitches
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What You’ll Bring
Santander values the unique perspectives of its people. The following requirements reflect essential knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must-Have:
- Previous credit rating analysis experience, either from:
- One of the main three credit rating agencies
- A rating advisory role within a major investment bank
- Degree (or equivalent) in a numerical discipline
- Commitment to complete:
- CISI Corporate Finance Module (to be obtained within the first 6 months)
- CISI Regulatory Module (to be obtained within the first 6 months)
- Strong analytical background
- Proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work in small, multidisciplinary teams across Europe, North America, and LatAm
Nice-to-Have:
- Familiarity with capital market and treasury products
- Additional linguistic capabilities
What Else You Need to Know
- Location: This role is based at Santander’s offices in Triton Square, London, near Warren Street and Euston.
- Culture & Inclusion: Santander is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We provide an inclusive and accessible application process.
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How We’ll Reward You
Santander recognises the value you bring through:
Competitive Compensation
- Salary package that reflects your impact
- Eligible for discretionary annual performance-related bonus
Pension Support
- 8% of salary contributed to your pension (even if you don’t contribute)
- Option to boost this to 12.5% of salary (or some contribution in cash)
Holiday & Wellbeing
- 27 days’ paid holiday (+ bank holidays)
- Increases to 28 days after 5 years of service (option to purchase up to 5 extra contractual days per year)
- Free access to digital health services (e.g., GP)
- Protection for you and your family including:
- Death-in-service benefits
- Income protection insurance
- Discounted life assurance and critical illness cover
Lifestyle Benefits
- 24/7 employee discount platform (retailers, entertainment, dining, travel)
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance & health assessments at discounted rates
- Ability to save or invest in Santander’s share plans
- Opportunities for charitable giving and community partnerships
Next Steps
If this role interests you, apply now. Together, we create the Santander Effect.
“We touch 140 million lives every day through innovation, collaboration, and adaptability. Even the smallest action can have outsized impact— that’s The Santander Effect.”
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