Leveraged Finance Analyst

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

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The Sr. Specialist, Leveraged Finance & Specialties is responsible to provide financing for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and refinancing and make direct equity co-investments

• Analyzing portfolio metrics received monthly from the loan manager or agent bank on the pool of underlying assets securing the credit facility.
• As needed, developing data gathering databases to track underlying loans across funds, managers and Agents.
• Maintains detailed financial models; develop sensitivity analysis around key economic drivers.
• Plays a key role completing and presenting pre-screen memos, credit approval memos, collateral analysis, cash flow modeling, and risk rating assessment.
• Negotiates terms and conditions for transactions and works with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate documentation.
• Valuates risk/return dynamics for proposed transactions.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent field. - Required.

• 3+ Years Experience with leveraged Cash Flow underwriting/portfolio management. - Required.

• Financial statement analysis, financial modeling and valuation.
• Preparing and delivering presentations to management and peers.
• Negotiating legal documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross functional team environment and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and champion diverse points of view.
• Advanced analytical, loan structuring, underwriting, documentation, credit, due diligence analytical.
• Possess a high level of initiative and capability to work independently on financings and other responsibilities.
• Existing knowledge of leveraged loan market a plus.
• Strong PC Proficiency, Microsoft Office applications, and Credit Research Tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Understanding of bank regulation and compliance.

Certifications:

• No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

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We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

WhatTo Do Next:

If this sounds like a role youareinterested in, then please apply.

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