Santander CIB 2026 Graduate Program - Investment Banking - ECM Europe

Santander CIB 2026 Graduate Program - Investment Banking - ECM Europe

Country: Spain

About the Program

At Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB), we’re shaping the future of global finance and we want you to be part of it. Our European Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team sits at the heart of capital formation for leading European corporates, financial institutions and sponsors.

Our International Graduate Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in investment banking. In our ECM European team , you will have the opportunity to develop through hands-on exposure to live transactions, close interaction with senior bankers, and deep involvement across the full ECM execution cycle. You will work in a pan-European team, advising European clients on accessing equity markets across EMEA.

What you will be doing

As a Santander CIB Graduate in our European ECM team, you will be an integral part of the Equity Capital Markets execution and origination team, supporting transactions across European equity markets. Your main duties and activities will include:

Supporting origination efforts of Equity Capital Markets by preparing marketing materials, including market readings, preparation of a company's equity story, investors demand analysis and preparation of credentials and rankings.

Supporting end-to-end ECM deal execution , including origination, pricing, allocation, prospectus drafting and regulatory requirements across European jurisdictions.

Monitoring European equity markets , investor sentiment, sector performance and transaction pipelines, and providing regular market updates to support origination and execution activities .

Working closely with both with the internal departments of the Bank (legal, compliance, equity research, ECM syndicate, equity sales and trading, product teams etc.) as with external teams and advisers (clients, investors, other investment banks, lawyers, auditors etc.).

Capacity to work with a high degree of autonomy in the execution of mandates in all phases of the process : preparation of documents, analysts presentations, preparation of marketing materials, coordination of investor roadshows and collection of investor feedback, timetable preparation and project management.

Learn more about Equity Capital Markets at Santander through our website:

https://www.santandercib.com/solutions/global-banking/equity-capital-markets

We are looking for

The best talent to support our growth ambition. We seek bold, forward-thinking graduates who are eager to make an impact.

If you’re in your final year of study or recently graduated and have a strong academic background, you could be a great fit. We value fresh perspectives, an innovative spirit, and a global mindset, in addition to these aspects:

Demonstrated interest in ECM and equity capital markets, backed by understanding of equities and the different factors influencing markets.

Full proficiency in English (any other languages is a plus).

A highly collaborative approach to work.

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Strong Financial modeling knowledge.

Highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and independent problem-solving ability.

Availability to join in July/September 2026.

What we offer

Joining our international Grads community you will gain an all-round understanding of the investment Banking business through immersive training, participating in an array of exciting projects and initiatives.

During a year, you will be combining hands on experience in different projects whislt training on both technical and interpersonal skills to help accelerate you professional and personal development during the programme.

You will become part of a leading global team taking part in landmark transactions, gaining a full understanding of the Banking industry and working side by side with passionate and experienced professionals.

Location : Based in Madrid, you will become part of an international business working with teams across different geographies, with the flexibility to travel abroad according to your role requirements.

Timing : 1 year from September.

Why Santander SCIB?

We are part of one of the world’s leading financial services groups. In recent years, we’ve transformed our business expanding our global reach, diversifying our capabilities, and strengthening our partnerships with clients across sectors. Today, we are recognized as a key player in the industry, deeply committed to delivering best-in-class solutions and supporting the transition to more sustainable business models.

Joining Santander CIB means being part of a worldclass team that helps drive the strategic ambitions of some of the most influential companies and institutions. It’s a unique opportunity to develop your career within an international network of experts, all working together to shape the future of banking.