Project Finance & Advisory Executive Director, Digital Infrastructure - New York

Project Finance & Advisory Executive Director, Digital Infrastructure - New York

Country: United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:
Senior Director – Digital Infrastructure - Project Finance & Advisory. Within the leading Santander’s US Structured Finance / Real Assets platform, is responsible to guide product strategy and prioritization for Digital Infrastructure capital formation, coordinate work across initiatives and liaise with key partners and stakeholders across Santander. S/He will translate business needs into product plans that incorporate appropriate research and stakeholder input. Is able to advise, regarding capital formation for projects across the Digital Infrastructure, the most relevant players in the industry.
 

Identifies and pursues new relationship prospects within existing or untapped markets with focus in cutting edge non-recourse debt structures. Gathers market intelligence, generates leads, and develops proposals/campaigns to garner new business, ensuring a consistent flow of new revenues to the company. Uses knowledge of markets, industries, and clients to determine demand, future trends and potential projects.

Creates new products by researching developments in the industry and understanding the problems that need to be solved on behalf of the team.
Solves new business problems that drive the business forwards.
Collaborates with other verticals and geographies withing Structured Finance US and Globally and Investment Banking partners to promote improvement in product quality and the development of new sources of revenue.
Participates in joint calling effort with bankers in an effort to raise capital for Projects with our key clients and prospects.

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 or equivalent work experience

Work Experience: 10+ years in Project Finance for Digital Infrastructure ; Credit risk measurement and management solutions

Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated presentation skills
Ability to present high-level information as well as detailed demonstrations of products & services
Ability to influence others by persuasively presenting thoughts and ideas to gain commitment and agreement for proposed ideas and solutions.
Strong consulting capabilities with the ability to effectively interface with senior stakeholders.
Ability to analyze, determine, drive and build solutions independently and proactively
Analytical skills sufficient to identify trends/opportunities within financial/market data and to locate/interpret competitive information
Strong influencing skills and a strong network of professional relationships within Santander and within industry.

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.

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.

$225,000.00 USD$330,000.00 USD

Link to Santander Benefits:

Santander Benefits - 2025 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.

EEO Statement:

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.

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 TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.