Alternative Investments Associate

Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE
Santander ) is evolving from
a global, high-impact brand
into a
technology-driven organization
, and our people are at the heart of this journey.
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
.

Our mission is to contribute to help more
people and businesses prosper
. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The Wealth Management & Insurance division
covers three businesses in all Santander Group countries: Insurance, Asset Management and Private Banking. We work to provide the best solutions to our clients in these three businesses in the 10 countries where we are present.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Santander Alternatives is a growing business that manages and advises €12.5bn across three main investment verticals (Private Debt, Real Estate and Infrastructure).

Our goal is to develop investment strategies where we have a clear competitive advantage to generate alpha for our institutional and UHNWI clients.

Santander Alternatives provides investors with a range of alternative investment opportunities in venture Capital, Infrastructure, Tarde Finance, Direct Lending, Hospitality and Funds of Funds, leveraging on the strengths and extensive origination capabilities of Santander Group.

Our mission is to assist investors make important investment decisions and help their businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professional staff, at all levels, are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Alternatives
is looking for an
Associate
based in our London or Madrid office.

We're
shaping the way we work
through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Manage the client communication material and processes
• Ensure all regulatory and legal protocols are followed when engaging with institution client coverage
• Lead client segmentation strategy particularly for new client or product initiatives
• Work hand in hand with product investment teams in the production of marketing collateral
• Managing the CRM system to ensure management information is accurate and timely
• Participate in client dialogue and follow-up
• Ensuring "go to market preparedness" is executed in the critical pre-marketing phase of a new launch
• Active participation in team dynamics to ensure growth trajectory is realized

What You'll Bring
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're
enabling teams to go beyond
by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Three years' experience in finance-related roles in Investment Banking, Private Banking or Asset Management (Required)

Education

• University/college degree level is essential with postgraduate or professional qualifications an advantage
• Interest in pursuing Chartered Status of FCA.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English (Required)
• Knowledge of Spanish would be a major advantage (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Knowledge of leading CRM systems and core competence across PowerPoint, Excel and Word (Required)
• Ability to learn and climb a steep curve with complex products, demanding clients and a sophisticated, yet evolving, regulatory environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills and confidence in own ability able to influence people and processes
• Problem solver with patience and determination to succeed
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with constant inputs and strategy tweaks
• Service orientation toward internal stakeholders and clients
• An impeccable track record of ethics, professionalism and integrity

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
Your contribution matters
, and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects
the impact you create
and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We're enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy )
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That's why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that's only the beginning—we'll tell you more when you join

We're here to
keep you motivated
, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

What To Do Next
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY?