Sr. Associate, Corporate Services

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 Difference You Make:
The Sr. Associate, Corporate Services is responsible for the overall operation for a diverse line of services. Key areas of responsibility include overseeing travel policy, liaising with employees on T&E (Travel & Entertainment) expenses, providing insights through data analysis, conducting training, and supporting banking operations and any other services as requested by the organization. S/he also manages vendors relationship ensuring effective cost controls.

• Responsible for verification & agreement of actual financial performance of the Sub-Category, including agreement and verification of savings delivery, budget & forecast data.

• Directly manages, or ensures management of, all significant contracts.

• Provides expert external supply market knowledge across the responsible category.

• Manages risk with vendors as well as achieve operational compliance across all Indirect procurement activities.

• Identifies and communicate best practices and develop benchmarks that compare internal procurement performance to industry best practices.

• Implements effective practices for expense review, validation and authorization partner with Procurement teams to optimize third party spend.

• Prepares efficiency plans and develop business cases in order to successfully implement proposed changes.

• Partners with Financial Control to develop and implement comprehensive cost allocation methodologies that enhance Senior Management understanding of divisional, product and customer profitability.

What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent field. - Required.

• 9+ Years Experience in the Banking/Financial sector and/or Management Consultancy. - Required.

• 9+ Years Experience in the end to end project execution process for major strategy projects. - Required.

• Solid understanding of supplier markets, complexities, and has an overall pertinent vision of procurement needs and practices.

• Network of industry peers, consulting organizations, and real estate suppliers.

• Maintains an active awareness and understanding of global workplace trends, innovations and opportunities.

• Understands occupancy and space planning, space programming, scenario development, utilization data analysis, and expertise in change management, including development of change management roadmap.

• Awareness of linkage between design, real estate planning & financial results, with ability to tailor strategic direction to address financial challenges.

• Understanding of current workplace planning theories. Advanced knowledge of workplace design, trends.

• Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.

• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities and to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Distills complex information to the essential for client decision-making. Capable of participating in discussions with internal clients on design and space use concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present to and communicate with demanding clients within the Business Units, managing expectations throughout the design and delivery process.

• Computer skills in Microsoft platforms. High proficiency in Excel.

• Able to execute operationally, complex sourcing activities.

• Understands sourcing processes, able to implement more than one option: RFX, e-sourcing or pooling Supplier Relationship Management.

• Demonstrates a collaborative approach in delivering business outcomes.

• Understands the broad range of environmental and social sustainability reporting Commercial Negotiation.

• Solid understanding of most contract terms and able to craft terms with legal and management support.

• Basic understanding of adversary’s position, desired outcomes, and leverage.

• Ability to involve stakeholders in negotiation preparations and events.

• Ability to identify the appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs).

• Demonstrates ability in working with multiple ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, Spend Analytics.

• Understands how to analyze large data sets and extract valuable information.

• Ability to build quantitative models and support decision making.

Certifications:

• No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized.  You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers.  Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com) 

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.