Santander
Financial Services
Sr.DirectPrivateInvestmentAssociate
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“Sr. Direct Private Investment Associate at Santander. Skills: Direct Private Investment, Secondary Markets, Transaction Execution, Risk Management. Source, analyze, and execute investments. Interact with private market platforms”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–10 years of professional experience in Direct Investments and secondary markets, 5–10 years of professional experience in Private equity / growth equity, 5–10 years of professional experience in Venture capital, 5–10 years of professional experience in Capital markets or alternative investments, Direct, hands-on experience with secondary Direct investments, Fluent Spanish, Full professional proficiency in English, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Nice to Have
Prior experience at or in close collaboration with private market platforms, Prior exposure to UHNW or private banking clients, MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification
What You'll Do.
and execute investments
Interact with private market platforms
Provide investment advice
Establish and lead new business line
Provide curated access
Focus on disciplined due diligence
Focus on transaction structuring
Focus on regulatory compliance
Design and implement framework
Define target universe
Establish investment guidelines
Develop scalable operating processes
Source proprietary opportunities
Evaluate primary vs. secondary opportunities
Negotiate transaction terms
Navigate issuer consent requirements
Lead due diligence processes
Oversee valuation methodologies
Coordinate with Legal
Structure transactions
Manage execution workflows
Ensure clear documentation
Establish robust governance framework
Partner with Risk and Compliance
Act as internal specialist
Support Private Bankers
Support Investment Advisors
Translate complex structures
Monitor portfolio performance
Provide regular reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close interaction with private market platforms, issuers, intermediaries, and investors; Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external advisors; Partner closely with Risk and Compliance teams; Support Private Bankers and Investment Advisors; Participation in client meetings, investment committees, and bespoke mandate discussions
Communication Scope
communication and presentation skills, particularly with sophisticated UHNW clients and senior management; Translate complex Direct investments structures and risks into clear, client-appropriate narratives
Process & Methodology
Ability to independently build and lead a new business line from strategy through execution
Full Job Description
Sr. Direct Private Investment Associate Country: United States of America **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 what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s 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 Direct Private Investment Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments in private companies and non-listed securities, with a focus on pre-IPO, growth-stage, and secondary market opportunities. The role involves close interaction with private market platforms, issuers, intermediaries, and Ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, providing investment advice and transaction support across the full investment lifecycle. This role will establish and lead a new business line providing curated access to growth and late-stage private company equity and secondary market opportunities, with a strong focus on disciplined due diligence, transaction structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance within a U.S.-based private banking platform. The role requires deep expertise in secondary private markets, transaction execution, issuer and shareholder dynamics, and pre-IPO risk management, combined with strong commercial skills. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategy & Platform Build-Out** * Design and implement the end-to-end framework for the direct investment opportunities (primary and secondary) , including sourcing and evaluating differente strategies, product structures, execution workflows, governance, and reporting. * Define the target universe of Direct investments opportunities (e.g., lat
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