LATAM Structuring - Associate / VP

Santander

8d • $225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Associate / Vice President will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing LATAM-only solutions for onshore financial institutions (banks, asset managers, insurance companied) , local sovereign/Quasi sovereign clients and offshore Latam focus Real Money/Hedge funds, with a focus on Funding, Derivatives, Rates, FX and asset side ideas. The role partners closely with Sales, Trading, and Coverage teams to deliver customized structures that address hedging, financing, and risk management objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in structuring and/or markets solutions for financial institutions, sovereign clients and offshore LATAM focus funds.
• Demonstrated experience across Funding, Derivatives, Rates, and FX, including building and executing structured solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and execute accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of product mechanics, pricing fundamentals, and risk considerations, with the ability to communicate clearly to internal stakeholders and senior client contacts.
• Fluency in Spanish is required; Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial judgment.
• High integrity, disciplined risk mindset, and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute tailored solutions across Funding, FX, Rates, and Derivatives for LATAM onshore financial institutions and sovereign clients along with LATAM focused offshore funds.
• Drive idea generation and develop bespoke structures aligned to client objectives, including hedging, liability management, cash flow optimization, and balance sheet strategy.
• Partner closely with Sales/Coverage, Trading, Treasury/Funding, Risk, Legal, and Compliance to deliver end-to-end execution from origination through post-trade support.
• Prepare client-facing and internal materials including pitches, scenarios, payoff explanations, and approvals documentation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of LATAM market dynamics, including rates, FX drivers, cross-currency funding considerations, and local market conventions.
• Support pricing discussions by coordinating with trading desks and ensuring structures are appropriately designed, documented, and risk managed.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, suitability frameworks, and all applicable local regulations and conduct standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level