Equity Middle Office Associate

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible. This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:

The Equity Middle Office Associate supports Santander Corporate & Investment Bankings U.S. Equity business by managing the post-trade lifecycle and partnering with Trading Sales Operations Technology Risk Compliance Finance and external market participants to ensure timely settlement strong operational controls and exceptional client service.

In addition to daily operational responsibilities this role will contribute to operational transformation by leveraging AI automation and data analytics to improve efficiency strengthen controls and reduce manual processes across Equity Middle Office and ETD Operations.

• Support the end-to-end post-trade lifecycle for U.S. Equity products.

• Monitor trade flow investigate operational exceptions and resolve settlement issues.

• Coordinate with Trading Sales Operations Technology Risk Compliance custodians and counterparties to minimize settlement risk.

• Support T1 settlement readiness through proactive exception management and operational controls.

• Produce operational reporting KPI dashboards and management metrics.

• Support audit regulatory business continuity and strategic initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve Straight-Through Processing (STP) and reduce manual intervention.

• Leverage AI automation Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT SQL Power BI Python Power Automate or similar tools to streamline workflows.

• Participate in technology initiatives user acceptance testing and process improvement projects.

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:

• Bachelors Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education - Required

Qualifications:

• 5 Years of experience in Equity Middle Office Equity Operations or Securities Operations supporting institutional equity products.

• Strong understanding of the equity trade lifecycle including trade capture allocations affirmations settlement fails management and post-trade controls.

• Demonstrated settlement experience across U.S. equity markets (DTC/NSCC) and international equity markets with particular emphasis on Latin America (Brazil Mexico Chile Colombia Peru Argentina).

• Experience supporting convertible bonds and convertible arbitrage trading including post-trade processing settlement and lifecycle events is highly desirable.

• Experience coordinating with custodians broker-dealers counterparties and local market agents.

• Knowledge of cross-border settlement workflows SSI management FX funding considerations and local market practices.

• Hands-on experience with Fidessa Murex and Bloomberg (BBG).

• Experience with Pershing Euroclear CACEIS DTCC/NSCC or similar post-trade platforms is highly desirable.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; SQL Power BI Python or Power Automate experience preferred.

• Demonstrated interest in AI automation and continuous process improvement.

• Strong analytical communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Certifications:

• No Certifications listed for this job.

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.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

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.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and its recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you your family and your well-being now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide ()

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 standingand 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.

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