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As a Vice President in Investment Banking Sponsors Coverage, you will take on a leadership role in deal execution while actively engaging with financial sponsors and managing transaction workflows. The VP is critical in developing and deepening client relationships while overseeing junior talent.

• Lead the execution of leveraged buyouts, capital raises, and advisory transactions for financial sponsors.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients during transaction processes.
• Manage transaction processes, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Oversee the development of complex financial models and due diligence processes.
• Cultivate relationships with existing financial sponsors and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to junior bankers.
• Lead day-to-day client dialogue, idea generation, and transaction execution.
• Travel as requested by senior deal team members and or clients.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Strong deal execution experience in investment banking with a focus on financial sponsors.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk.
• Experience with sell-side and buy-side merger and acquisition processes and equity and debt capital raises.

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: $206,250.00 USD

Maximum: $275,000.00 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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