Vice President - Strategy & Governance | S3 | SCIB at Santander

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Investment BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in a similar position in Management Consulting or Financial Services environment
  • In depth understanding of structuring and execution of strategic transformation programmes
  • Relevant experience of working on regulatory and governance related matters
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery and execution of projects
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, working in close collaboration with the support and business units (desirable)
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject (Banking, Finance, Business, Management) (desirable)
  • Any additional languages especially Spanish (desirable)
  • MBA or Masters in Finance or equivalent (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a trusted advisor to the Head of Strategy & Governance and the wider team on critical strategic questions facing the business
  • Supporting SCIB’s strategic planning processes, including developing strategic and budgeting plans for the UK SCIB platform in partnership with CEO, finance, product teams and others
  • Assisting with the design and implementation of strategic transformation programmes to ensure that UK or branch specific aspects are addressed
  • Leading regular and ad-hoc strategy reviews on key business issues and testing growth and efficiency hypotheses
  • Managing the evolution of SCIB UK’s Booking Model architecture in line with the growth of the business whilst ensuring that it remains aligned to relevant regulatory expectations
  • Acting as the key nodal point for SLB’s engagement with the UK regulatory bodies and providing close support to the Head of SCIB UK by managing presentations, Board and Exco papers, and Client and employee interactions
  • Working in close coordination with the Santander London Branch (SLB) Executive Committee and SLB Senior Management to implement Global SCIB divisional goals and objectives
  • Driving strategic priorities, influencing management decision making, identifying opportunities and challenges, and ensuring effective control and governance structures
  • Reporting into the Head of Strategy & Governance and acting as key support to the Head of SCIB UK (Head of SLB) and the SLB Chief Administrative Officer in the day-to-day management of SLB

Skills

Strategic Planning
Budgeting
Governance
Strategic Transformation
Executive Advisory
Decision Making
Booking Model
Strategy Reviews

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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