Santander Consumer USA

Senior Associate, Sponsor and Specialty Finance - Technology & Infrastructure

Santander Consumer USA$101K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years in credit structuring and underwriting
  • Strong analytical skills with financial statement modeling
  • Solid credit assessment skills across various credits
  • Preferred completion of formal credit training
  • Ability to create quality underwriting documents under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • In-depth knowledge of financial product regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of high-level banking credit account relationships
  • Ensure high client satisfaction and respond to credit inquiries
  • Execute timely underwriting and portfolio management for middle market loans
  • Negotiate credit terms and close transactions, engaging legal counsel as necessary
  • Prepare thorough underwriting documents for new business
  • Analyze risks and assign accurate risk grades
  • Collaborate with Risk Management on credit approval processes
  • Ensure compliance with Company and federal regulations for documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive rewards package including additional benefits beyond salary
  • Support for family and personal well-being
  • Strong focus on promoting a risk-aware culture
  • Inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates
Full Job Description
Senior Associate, Sponsor and Specialty Finance - Technology & Infrastructure

Country: United States of America

The Difference You Make:
The Sr. Associate, Portfolio Management manages a portfolio of credit account relationships and is responsible for credit risk management, retention and expansion of directly assigned customer relationships including underwriting, leading loan approval discussions, coordinating loan documentation and closing new loans to existing and new customers.
  • Grows and manages an assigned portfolio of high level banking credit account relationships, generating growth in net interest income and loan-related fee revenue.
  • Achieves a high level of client satisfaction and customer service including periodic client meetings to respond to customer credit questions, sell appropriate credit products and services and identify cross-sell opportunities and make appropriate referral
  • Delivers exceptional credit execution including prudent, sound and timely completion of all underwriting and portfolio management requirements within an assigned middle market portfolio.
  • Directly negotiates credit terms with clients, underwrites loan requests, leads deal screen & loan approval discussions, and closes approved credit transactions including engagement of counsel and preparation of legal documentation for loans to existing a
  • Produces quality underwriting documents for new/incremental business.
  • Thoroughly identifies and analyzes all risks and mitigating factors, identifies variances to policy/procedures and assign accurate risk grade with appropriate justifications.
  • Ensures timely completion of renewals, annual reviews, and interim analyses.
  • Works collaboratively with Risk Management on underwriting and credit approval matters.
  • Supports a strong risk culture for Santander by conducting day-to-day business in compliance with laws and regulations, internal policies and guidelines and proactively identifying, communicating, and addressing issues warranting attention.
  • Meets Credit Risk Review, Audit and OCC requirements for acceptable reviews.
  • Ensures that the portfolio and all deal screen memos, term sheets and underwriting documents meet all existing Company and federal compliance requirements.


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.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required

Qualifications:
  • 9+ Years Experience in credit structuring and underwriting and cross selling. - Required.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with financial statement modeling.
  • Strong credit skills with the capacity to evaluate strength and weakness of a wide variety of credits.
  • Formal credit training program preferred.
  • Ability to produce high quality underwriting documents with concise, well-reasoned analysis under tight time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively address the needs of assigned portfolio.
  • Excellent interpersonal, team building and communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of regulations governing financial products and services.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office


Certifications:
  • No Certifications listed for this job.


It Would Be Nice For You To Have:
  • Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.


Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

What Else You Need To Know:

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:
$101,250.00 USD

Maximum:

$165,000.00 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. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture:

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.

Working Conditions:

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.

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 your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at [redacted] to discuss your needs.

About Santander Consumer USA

Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. is a consumer finance company that provides auto loans and leases to customers across the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Santander Consumer USA is a subsidiary of Banco Santander, a Spanish multinational commercial bank. The company offers financing for new and used vehicles through a network of dealerships and online channels. Santander Consumer USA also provides personal loans and credit cards to its customers. The company has been recognized for its customer service and has won several awards in the auto finance industry.
Learn more about Santander Consumer USA
Size
198,204 employees
Market Cap
$49.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$910.9 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-3.4%
Revenue
$8.1 billion
NASDAQ

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