Executive Director, Leveraged Finance Desk Analyst - New York

Executive Director, Leveraged Finance Desk Analyst - New York

Country: United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

• Develops and leads portfolio management and investment strategy for leveraged loans and high yield debt
• Partners with sales and trading in leveraged loans and high yield debt to provide information and analysis that helps drive the business forward by (i) informing positioning and risk management, (ii) deepening relationships with existing clients and (iii) attracting new clients to the platform.
• Helps banking, where appropriate, in due diligence on prospective issuers, and assists in client due diligence and external marketing calls.
• Publishes, where appropriate, analysis of leveraged loan and high yield markets in new or existing Santander publications to inform colleagues and clients of relevant, actionable market developments or investment opportunities.
• Travels to see clients in the US and internationally and participates in industry conferences and other events.
• Collaborates with others in the Santander investment strategy team to ensure colleagues and clients understand the major developments in leveraged loans and high yield debt.

Qualifications:
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.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance, communications or a related field.
• Master's or similar graduate degree in business, finance, communications or a related field. (Pref.)

Work Experience:

• 9-12+ years of investment credit research experience in a fast-paced environment with a track record of generating creative ideas and communicating them to a broad audience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated high degree of intellectual curiosity persistently asking relevant/probing questions and elevating conversations with business partners to a higher level.
• Ability to consistently prioritize workflow with heavy emphasis based on business impact.
• Ability to influence senior business leaders and become a trusted advisor through demonstration of critical thinking skills and by delivering logical and fact-based arguments.
• Ability to maintain energy, focus and persistence despite challenges, disruptions and redirections.
• Proficiency in financial modeling.
• Ability to present effectively at the executive level.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines and works well under pressure.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad audience.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

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.

$225,000.00 USD $330,000.00 USD

Link to Santander Benefits:

Santander Benefits - 2025 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.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC