Corporate & Investment Banking Export & Agency Finance – VP

Overview

Corporate & Investment Banking Export & Agency Finance – VP Jobs in New York City, USA at Santander Holdings USA Inc

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:
The Vice President in Corporate & Investment Banking Export & Agency Finance will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing export credit agency (ECA)-backed and agency-supported financing transactions. The role involves close collaboration with corporate clients, ECAs, multilaterals, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored financing solutions supporting cross-border trade and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Origination & Client Coverage
  • Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients, sponsors, exporters, and financial institutions.
  • Identify and originate ECA-backed and agency financing opportunities across sectors (infrastructure, energy, transportation, etc.).
  • Support senior bankers in marketing and pitching structured financing solutions.
• Structuring & Execution
  • Lead or support structuring of complex ECA and agency-backed transactions (buyer credits, supplier credits, guarantees, insurance).
  • Coordinate due diligence, financial modeling, and credit analysis.
  • Manage end-to-end execution, including term sheet negotiation, documentation, and financial close.
• Agency & Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain relationships with export credit agencies (e.g., UKEF, Euler Hermes, SACE, US EXIM) and multilateral institutions (e.g., IFC, EBRD).
  • Act as a key point of contact between clients, ECAs, legal counsel, and internal teams.
• Credit & Risk Management
  • Prepare credit memos and internal approval materials.
  • Work closely with risk, legal, and compliance teams to ensure transactions meet internal and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and manage ongoing client relationships.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Track market trends, regulatory developments, and ECA program changes.
  • Contribute to business strategy, pipeline development, and product innovation.
• Team Leadership
  • Mentor junior team members and analysts.

Provide guidance on transaction execution and best practices

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.

Requisites /

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 6–10+ years of experience in structured finance, export finance, project finance, or corporate banking.
• Proven experience working with ECAs and agency-backed financing structures.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling and credit analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ECA products (buyer credit, supplier credit, guarantees, insurance).
• Familiarity with loan documentation (LMA standards preferred).

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Relationship & Commercial Skills

• Established network with ECAs, banks, sponsors, or exporters is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to originate business and contribute to revenue generation.

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Additional languages are a plus, especially for international coverage roles.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in infrastructure or energy project finance.
• Exposure to emerging markets transactions.
• Prior…

Title: Corporate & Investment Banking Export & Agency Finance – VP

Company: Santander Holdings USA Inc

Location: New York City, USA

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