SCIB Associate, FIG DCM, Northern European Focus

SCIB Associate, FIG DCM, Northern European Focus Country: United Kingdom

Business area introduction

We are expanding the team with two Associate level roles, providing focused coverage of France & Benelux and Nordic & DACH regions respectively.

Key activities

• Support senior bankers with the client coverage of Financial Institution Group (FIG) issuers within the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) division of the Investment Bank and develop your own relationships with clients at the junior level.
• Continue to strengthen the bank’s existing institutional issuer relationships in the region (Northern Europe) whilst also expanding our scope of coverage and client base.
• Generating and marketing new issue trade ideas to the client base, in both public and private debt format.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of bond deals in the public debt markets (particular focus on EUR, USD & GBP), working closely with Bond Syndicate, Sales and Trading, Structured Solutions, our Global DCM and Syndicate partners, as well as internal and external counsel on transaction documentation.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Capital Solutions, Liability Management and Debt Advisory (Ratings), on more strategic capital and balance sheet optimisation solutions for clients.
• Produce high-quality client materials, such as market updates, pitch presentations, email recommendations and transaction documentation.
• Support and upskill the analysts within the team, providing feedback and reviewing their materials.

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience within Debt Capital Markets (preferably FIG focused).
• Prior experience covering / knowledge of the Northern European FIG space (any of DACH, France, BeNeLux, Nordics).
• Track record of executing transactions and owning both the internal & external processes involved.
• Understanding of capital markets, issuance mechanics, and investor dynamics.
• Knowledge of relevant FIG regulatory regimes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and a strong ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring the highest quality of output.
• London base, with the ability to travel across EMEA.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (especially French, German, or Spanish) preferable.
• Educated to degree level.

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.

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