VP - Leveraged Finance Technology

VP - Leveraged Finance Technology

New York, United States of America

The Vice President will be part of the Leveraged Finance Technology Team for Santander's Corporate and Investment Banking organization. As Tech Lead will be involved in with developing, testing, and supporting application software. Analyze, evaluate, and propose IT systems and solutions to enhance the value of the business, reduce cost or otherwise provide a competitive advantage. Researches, procures, and implements cutting edge software and hardware solutions to meet the evolving needs of Santander.

Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

• Responsible for designing, developing, implementing and updating systems focused on Leveraged Finance lifecycle in accordance with the needs of the company.
• Activities include evaluating, scheduling and resourcing development projects, investigating user needs, writing, testing and maintaining computer programs, and preparing systems documentation.
• Executes technical plans, system analysis, detailed design specifications, development, unit and component testing.
• Owns the workflow, budget, staff, output and overall standards and procedures of the Application Development group.
• Guides and shares subject matter expertise with team members to participate in performing procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized software development tools, technology and development methodologies.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for the Application Development unit.
• Executes on continuous improvement of the existing software applications and architecture. Ensures teams delivery quality code that is on time, on scope, and on budget.

Qualifications: 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience:

• 5+ years in Software Development or similar field
• 9+ years of general IT work experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Leveraged Finance business/ Wholesale products like Loans (Project Finance, Asset Finance, IG, Corporate, Syndicated), RPPs, Banking is a must
• Strong knowledge of IT landscape for Leverage Financed / Syndicated Loans across the full lifecycle (research, origination process, booking, servicing, finance, and reporting) with working knowledge of the various application suite (e.g. LCD, Syndtrak, DebtDomain, Loan IQ, Clearpar, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to recommend operational strategies / plans with direct impact on company's results.
• Ability to influence business decisions made by leadership.
• Recognized both within and outside the organization as thought leader in area of expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a strong ability to build consensus and efficiently and effectively guide individuals at all levels of the organization through established or new processes.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing initiatives.
• Inside knowledge of Financial Industry, particularly of the main products under Corporate and Investment Banking. Wholesale products like Loans (Project Finance, Asset Finance, IG, Corporate, Syndicated), RPPs, Banking or Markets (Derivatives, Bonds & Repos) is a must

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. 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. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

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 at any time for any reason.

For NYC Job Applicants: The base annual salary range for this position is $99,000-$175,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Bachelor of Science (BS) English

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Banco Santander S.A.