Company: Santander

Location: London

Job Description:

Country: United Kingdom

Negotiation and execution of derivatives and securities lending transactions to support bank liquidity management and commercial banking hedging, and advising on wider wholesale funding matters.
Support secured loan‑linked hedging across asset classes—commercial lending, real‑estate finance, social housing, project finance, and private credit.
Advising on regulatory framework applicable to derivatives and securities lending, monitoring legal and regulatory developments, and participating in internal and external working groups.
Involvement in strategic bank‑wide projects relevant to the Treasury team and optimisation of the legal function’s output, including use of digital solutions/AI.

Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post‑qualification experience (required).
Solid understanding of derivatives, securities lending/repos, trading infrastructure and associated regulatory framework (required).
Experience in secured lending, including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, and derivative/hedging agreements linked to those structures (preferred). General banking or securitisation experience is also acceptable.
Good knowledge of UK financial services regulatory framework, industry trends, and best practice (required).
Experience working in a transactional environment (private practice or in‑house) (required).
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (required).
Reputable commercial, pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to tasks (required).
Commercially minded with ability to adapt to a varied workload (required).
Numeracy skills with good experience of Excel and PowerPoint (preferred).

30 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 after 5 years), with option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
£6,000 car allowance per year.
Company‑funded private medical insurance.
Company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit, income protection insurance and discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share plans and capability to purchase Santander shares.
Access to staff versions of Santander products with no fees and additional discount offers.
Competitive rewards commensurate with impact and value added.
Wellbeing support: physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing partners, gym memberships, online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Family and life‑stage support: enhanced leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing.
Volunteering opportunities.
Global growth opportunities.

Roles are site‑based with a hybrid pattern: attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time).

At Santander, we provide equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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Posted: June 16th, 2026