Sr. Analyst, Strategy and Corporate Development

Company: Santander Bank
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Apply Req ID: 2101421 Date posted 03/31/2021

The Sr. Analyst, Strategy and Corporate Development is responsible for following supporting research and analysis for strategic projects, including new business initiatives and M&A opportunities. S/he assists in the preparation of ad hoc reports and analysis for the senior management team and coordinates projects across business lines and functions.

• Sources and analyzes key data for the execution of ad hoc analytical projects aimed at understanding and improving the Company's profitability.
• Assists in the preparation of financial planning, reporting, analytics, modeling, etc.
• Conducts research and analysis to provide management throughout the company with definitive financial data and advice for their use in setting and realizing profit objectives
• Evaluate M&A opportunities to improve scale and competitive positioning.
• Creates presentations, executive summaries and ad-hoc analysis for senior management to support development of strategic plans and initiatives.
• Build relationships with business line and functional leaders to support strategy development.
• Supports FP&A team on special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or equivalent field or equivalent work experience;

3-5 years; Financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, or similar field

Understanding of bank balance sheet management and capital requirements

Ability to analyze and synthesize data that is visually appealing and effectively tells a clear story.

Ability to focus on details while understanding the big picture.

Ability to prioritize tasks and projects according to stakeholder and departmental priorities.

Ability to work well with teams as well as independently.

Basic knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting procedures.

Detail oriented with ability to research, organize and analyze financial data.

Excellent communications and organizational skills.

Experience with budgets, planning, and forecasting

Progress or plans towards a CFA designation preferred

Proficient data entry skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong quantitative, analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

[PHYSICAL DEMANDS] Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking. [COMPETENCIES] Adapts quickly to change and makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of change

Appropriately shifts attention and refocuses on new goals as a result of changes in priorities or competing work demands

Communicates in a timely and straightforward manner

Probes for additional information, clarifies assumptions and confirms agreed-upon everyone involved informed about progress and issues

Creates a good working environment in the team; works towards shared goals contributing ideas and accepting change Provides assistance and coaches less experienced team members

Displays initiative, flexibility and focus to get things accomplished

Contributes ideas, suggestions, and constructive comments in meetings and discussions

Executes risk management process and procedures without management direction, and demonstrates awareness of expected results

Knows the relationship and impact of actions and results

Has an understanding of regulations impacting area supported

Identifies the component parts of a complex situation or problem and the relationship among variables that are not obvious

Probes in-depth to understand the customer's business needs

Explores and understands the customer's alternatives and decision criteria

Stays current with industry and regulatory trends and emerging risk issues

Has good understanding of current market and competitive landscape that the organization operates within

Employees desiring consideration should complete an online application, utilizing the appropriate process as subscribed by the posting entity. Employees should provide all pertinent information to support their candidacy.

To be considered eligible for internal posting, Santander employees must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

• Completion of at least one year of active service in Santander
• Completion of at least twelve months in current position
• Be in "Good Standing"

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At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We encourage everyone to apply.

Primary Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Other Locations: -,Massachusetts-Boston

Organization: Santander Bank, N.A.

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