CIB - Securitized Products Trader - Associate / VP

CIB - Securitized Products Trader - Associate / VP

Country: United States of America

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.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

Role Overview
We are seeking an Associate / VP level Securitized Products Trader to join the Securitized Products team. This individual will support the trading, risk management, and market-making of securitized products, while contributing to client engagement and broader platform growth. The role requires strong market judgment, product knowledge, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across trading, sales, research, and structuring.

Responsibilities

• Support trading and market-making across securitized products

• Monitor market developments, relative value opportunities, and sector trends to inform trading decisions

• Manage risk and contribute to positioning, portfolio analysis, and inventory management

• Partner with sales to identify client demand, communicate market color, and execute trading ideas

• Work closely with research, structuring and other trading desks to evaluate opportunities across the securitized products platform

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external market participants

• Contribute to the development of trading strategy and franchise growth within securitized products trading

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed income, structured products, or securitized markets

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and interact confidently with clients and counterparties

• Strong securitized products experience required

• Preferred backgrounds include securitized products trading, securitized products sales, or rating agency analyst

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with collateral, deal structures, and market dynamics

• Demonstrated interest in markets, trading, and risk management

• Experience with Intex, Bloomberg a plus

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, programming ability a plus

• Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information quickly and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail and strong commercial judgment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. 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. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: 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 at any time for any reason.

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.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

$225,000.00 USDMaximum:

$250,000.00 USD

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.

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 [email protected] to discuss your needs.