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Structured Finance Associate (Energy) - SCIBSantander · JUAN IGNACIO LUCA DE TENA
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Structured Finance Associate (Energy) - SCIB

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-20 JUAN IGNACIO LUCA DE TENA Hybrid Banking Financial Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 4,500 EUR–7,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

race a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for a Structured Finance Associate within The European Structured Finance Energy team based out of Madrid (Luca de Tena office) The European Structured Finance Energy team is the front-office origination and execution platform covering Power and Renewables financings across Europe. The team operates on a predominantly pan-European basis, with potential involvement in selected global initiatives. Santander is consistently ranked 1 in Europe and top 3 globally in renewables structured finance. The platform covers both advisory and lending mandates, across a broad range of financing structures. We are seeking an Associate with a strong desire to contribute to the continued growth of our financing and debt advisory activities within the Energy transition space. We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Support both the lending and debt advisory segm

Requirements

  • ● Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
  • ● The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • ● Professional Experience
  • ● Minimum 3-4 years of experience in structured finance, within advisory and/or lending.
  • ● Strong expertise in renewable energy and the broader energy transition landscape.
  • ● Solid understanding of legal frameworks and documentation typical in non-recourse project finance.
  • ● International experience is highly valued.
  • ● Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Finance, Economics or related fields preferred).
  • ● Postgraduate studies (MBA or equivalent) considered a plus.
  • ● Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (mandatory). German, Italian or French is considered a plus.
  • ● Deep sector knowledge in Energy and Infrastructure, supported by relevant deal experience.
  • ● Strong structured finance fundamentals, including cash flow analysis and debt structuring (senior, HoldCo, subordinated).
  • ● Ability to review and build complex financial models.
  • ● Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
  • ● Sound understanding of debt, equity and derivative markets.
  • ● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to senior audiences.
  • ● Proactive mindset, strong execution focus and ability to perform in a demanding environment.
  • ● Team-oriented.
  • ● WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
  • ● Your contribution matters , and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.