Infrastructure Credit Associate – Alternative Investments

IT STARTS HERE

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Santander Alternative Investments (SAI) is the Groups 10bn alternatives platform supported by over 4.4bn in co-investment from Santander Group. This includes private credit real assets infrastructure private equity and GP stakes.

SAI forms part of Santander Asset Management (SAM) a 255bn global asset manager operating across 10 countries across Europe and Latin America and with more than 50 years of experience. SAM combines the best of complementary worlds technology and expertise to provide optimal solutions for clients. We deliver a simple innovative and transparent service with a sole objective: offer our clients a comprehensive range of products with the right balance between risk and return.

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THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Asset Management are looking for a Infrastructure Credit Associate Alternative Investments based out of London.

As an Associate within the Targeted Enhanced-Yield Infra Debt Fund you will play a pivotal role in the analysis execution and subsequent investment monitoring of global infrastructure and energy private credit high-yield investments.

This includes independently constructing and analysing detailed financial models preparing highquality investment materials and contributing informed views during idea generation and investment screening. You will engage directly with investee companies throughout the investment and monitoring phases support ESG initiatives and help manage the data analytics and reporting that underpin effective portfolio oversight.

You will be responsible for analysing investment opportunities in depth and producing clear wellreasoned proposals based on your addition you will play a central role in workstreams that structure and negotiate transactions undertake comprehensive financial ESG and legal reviews and manage investments - including preparing and presenting proposals to the funds investment committee - with a strong emphasis on financial modelling and datadriven insight. Working closely with senior management you will contribute across all aspects of the funds activities supporting disciplined risk management and sustainable value creation. You will also play a key role in portfolio monitoring investor reporting and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors advisors counterparties and institutional clients.

Were shaping the way we workthrough innovation cutting-edge technology collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role you will:

• Construct and analyse detailed financial models associated with junior credit investments

• Formulate investment materials such as Investment Committee and portfolio monitoring papers quarterly reports and wider professional reports.

• Engage with investee companies advisors sponsors and banks throughout the investment lifecycle.

• Drive and contribute to ESG analysis and initiatives aligned with the funds objectives.

• Be a voice in the team when ideas are shared and investments are screened

• Manage fund data investment monitoring and portfolio analytics

• Conduct detailed quantitative investment analysis and underwriting

• Perform detailed cash flow modelling and cash extraction analysis to evaluate debt service capacity downside scenarios and overall investment resilience.

• Analysing due diligence materials and incorporating findings into the underwriting process

• Post investment performance monitoring management and reporting

• Play an active role in fund raising and attend meetings with clients and investors

• Collaborate with senior management on the development of new investment strategies and thematic priorities within the infrastructure and energy private credit space

WHAT YOULL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. Were 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

• Professional background in buyside credit financial modelling or accounting/transaction services

• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure & Energy financing and investment with a proven capacity to analyse complex private credit transactions.

• Experience of conducting valuations of infrastructure companies

• Ability to work independently on things like NDAs engagement letters etc

• Experience producing clear professional reports and presentations in English.

• Strong technical expertise in financial modelling due diligence valuation and credit

• Demonstrated ability to manage private credit investments through different economic cycles with proven insight into the implications for financial credit structures and portfolio resilience.

• Strong interpersonal capabilities with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior management peers investors and counterparties.

• Self-motivated results-oriented and committed to exceeding objectives and delivering long-term value creation.

Education

• A degree in Engineering Business Administration Economics Mathematics or related disciplines would be advantageous provided they demonstrate a strong professional track record in infrastructure credit investment within an asset manager.

• Professional certifications such as CFA CAIA or equivalent will be considered highly desirable.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander Asset Management your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day and we make sure you feel valued supported and rewarded in return.

Here recognition goes beyond pay. Its about the pride you feel in your work the impact you make for our clients and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive personally and professionally.

How well reward you.

As well asacompetitive salary we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• Hybrid ways of working providing flexibility to work from home 2 days per week (on average)

• We put 15% of salary into your pension even if you dont contribute yourself.

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company funded private medical and dental insurance for your and your family.

• Free access to a range of digital health services including GP.

• Protection for you and your family with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platformincluding retailers entertainment eating out travel and more.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates.

• As a Santander Asset Management employee you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services

• Wellbeing that goes beyond work we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical mental social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps discounted gym and fitness access weekly online classes flexible healthcare and mental health support.

• Global growth opportunities to shape your career learn new skills and explore whats possible across our international network.

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OUR COMMITMENT

At Santander Asset Management were proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation.

Were committed to creating a recruitment experience thats accessible fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive at work and at home while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible our roles are hybrid with flexibility to work from home two days a week on average.

Right to work in the UK

Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander Asset Management either by way of nationality visa or work permit. If you do require a working visa / permit this will not influence our decision on whether to progress your application. However if you do not have a right to work or an application for a working visa / permit is unsuccessful Santander Asset Management will not proceed with your application and will withdraw any conditional offer previously made.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply. If theres anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best get in touch. Whether its a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance were available through email. You can contact us at .