Investment Banking Associate, Leveraged Finance

Investment Banking Associate, Leveraged Finance 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! The Difference You Make: Support the banking team in structuring, negotiating and execution of syndicated/private credit facilities for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancings and various other leveraged finance transactions. Support the develop client presentation materials and pitchbooks, including all background research, analysis and drafting. Familiarity with and/or perform valuation analysis, including discounted cash flow, trading comparables, deal comparables and LBO analysis. Assist in preparing committee approval materials for both LFRC and IBC. Assist in the syndication process, supporting Capital Markets and Coverage Bankers in the preparation of materials or responding to investor questions. Assist senior bankers on client coverage initiatives. Support the senior banker's negotiations with corporate or private equity sponsor clients on business terms and legal documentation. Support transaction execution over its life, and consistently deliver a high-quality work product to both satisfy internal processes and deliver on client requests. Provide detailed support of due diligence processes. Adheres to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards, requirements and policies. 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 with equivalent work experience: in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field - Required. MBA / CFA /Masters, or equivalent work experience: in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field - Preferred. 3+ Years Experience in Leveraged Finance Investment Banking - Required. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate finance, investment banking products and legal documentation, with a preference for experience in Leveraged Finance. Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint with advanced financial modeling skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within multiple deal teams with competing priorities. Strong organizational skills and detail orientation, as well as analytical skills. Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing priorities and prioritize deadlines. Ability to translate data into information. 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. Base Pay Range: Minimum: $131,250.00 USD Maximum: $225,000.00 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 TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.