New Businesses Global Manager at Santander

Boadilla del Monte, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Wealth Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Designing and executing growth strategies specifically in Life, Savings and P&C insurance (Preferred)
  • Deep expertise in product development, distribution models, and profitability drivers across different insurance lines (Required)
  • International experience within complex corporate matrix structures, leading transformation and growth projects (Required)
  • Influencing and engaging high-level stakeholders, including executive committees (Required)
  • Team management and mentoring, fostering talent development and building a collaborative high-performance culture (Required)
  • 7–10 years of professional experience

Responsibilities

  • Leading the identification of business opportunities (with a strong focus on Life, Savings and P&C), developing their equity story, operating model, and implementation roadmap
  • Managing and prioritizing a global portfolio of opportunities at different maturity stages, maximizing captured value for the business
  • Directing analytical workstreams and cross-functional projects, ensuring robust business cases, data-driven analysis, and KPI tracking
  • Collaborating across local markets, joint ventures, and global units, positively influencing stakeholders at multiple levels, including C-level
  • Ensuring execution and scalability of new initiatives, overcoming operational, regulatory, or commercial barriers
  • Fostering a data-driven management culture, establishing reporting and monitoring frameworks to measure real impact on growth
  • Acting as a mentor and reference for the analyst team, supporting their professional development and alignment with global objectives
  • Regularly reporting progress and results to the Insurance Executive Committee and the Head of Growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningInsuranceRisk ManagementOperating ModelImplementation RoadmapLife InsuranceSavings ProductsP&C InsuranceInnovation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or based in an office?

The role is based out of the Madrid office.

What are the main responsibilities of the New Businesses Global Manager?

Responsibilities include leading identification of business opportunities in Life, Savings and P&C, managing a global portfolio, directing analytical workstreams, collaborating across markets, ensuring execution, fostering data-driven culture, mentoring analysts, and reporting to executives.

What skills or experience are required for this position?

The role requires skills in identifying and developing business opportunities, managing global portfolios, analytical work, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder influence at C-level, execution of initiatives, data-driven management, mentoring, and reporting.

What is the company culture like at Santander?

Santander values bold thinking, innovation, courage to challenge possibilities, customer-centric transformation, strong risk culture, and proactive risk management, with people at the heart of its technology-driven evolution.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate brings experience in business development, global portfolio management, data-driven analysis, cross-functional leadership, C-level stakeholder influence, initiative execution, and mentoring skills to drive insurance growth.

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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