VP of Strategic Projects

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.

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The Difference You Make:
The Sr. Associate, Strategic Initiatives, will join a high-performing team focused on execution of strategic projects. The Sr. Associate will play a key role managing a portfolio of high-priority strategic initiatives that will shape the future of Santander US. They will focus on the execution of the most critical projects for Santander US and oversee a team of PMOs to ensure proper implementation of all project management aspects (risk assessment, governance, artifacts, etc.). The Sr. Associate will liaise with stakeholders across multiple functions (business, risk, finance, technology) to ensure proper delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an ideal position for a candidate who wants to apply previous management consulting or corporate banking experience into an execution-focused and fast-paced role.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a mastery of the following qualities:

• Autonomy: taking ownership and accountability with little guidance

• Multi-tasking: ability to handle multiple projects at a time under time constraint

• Critical thinking: capability to creatively find simple solutions to complex problems

• Executive presence and interpersonal skills: ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) in a clear and succinct fashion to address a senior leadership audience

• Comfort producing financial models and interpreting financial statements

• Team player attitude

• Ability to influence others, even within a difference hierarchical organization

• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), high attention to detail, and skilled at producing visuals on decks and memos

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.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. - Required.

9+ Years Relevant business planning, project and financial experience. - Required.

9+ Years Experience working with complaint standards to include monitoring and evaluating. - Required.

9+ Years Experience working with Analytics and providing process recommendations. - Required.

• Advanced knowledge in a wide variety of systems coordination, process/product review initiatives and the development of management information requirements for related business functions.

• Ability to consult, build, and maintain solid working relationships in and outside of immediate department.

• Ability to determine and report priorities/metrics to senior management.

• Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously.

• Ability to research, analyze, document, and present organizational metrics that drive business decisions.

• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members.

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Knowledge and understanding of banking industry: products, services, operational policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge and understanding of risk management.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.

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.

• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

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.

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.