Associate Director, Leveraged Finance Internal Audit

　　New York, United States of America

　　The Associate Director, Leveraged Finance Internal Audit will support the growth of Santander’s US Corporate Investment Banking Division. The role requires a candidate to have exposure to Leveraged Finance activities as well exposure to activities in the value chain that support Leveraged Finance (e.g., Fixed Income and Equity Trading and Underwriting, and Mergers and Acquisitions business lines). The position will provide great exposure to numerous other lending and capital markets activities/products of both the Branch and the Broker Dealer, and it will also include coverage of regulatory requirements for the firm.

　　Provides specific subject matter expertise over the business or area.

　　Examines business records and collects information, exercises independent judgment in identifying issues and assessing risk as well as formulates findings and presents the results to the Audit Manager.

　　Executes control design and operating effectiveness testing over areas that require a specific subject matter expertise of the business or function under review as part of internal audit reviews and activities.

　　Conducts post-audit follow-up to appraise adequacy of corrective action taken to address audit recommendations, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Documents audit testing and follow-up tasks in accordance to relevant audit standards.

　　Attends professional training actions provided by the company.

　　Provides consistent quality service to both internal and external stakeholders that meets the company’s standards.

　　Participates with the Audit Manager in the planning of those parts within audit reviews and activities that require subject matter expertise.

　　Supervises and oversees field work and reviews and challenges the testing and work papers prepared by audit staff as part of internal audit reviews and activities, including post-audit follow-up, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Prepares/reviews and challenges a draft of the recommendations to be presented to the Audit Manager, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Participates with the Audit Manager in the planning of audit reviews and activities and designs test steps and audit procedures as part of internal audit reviews and activities, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Participates in the drafting of sections of the audit report/ conclusion document, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Communicates findings to business management and assists the Audit Manager in discussing the draft of recommendations with business management, where subject matter expertise is required.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent field. Master's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent field preferred.

　　Work Experience: 10+ Years in Internal Audit for a Corporate and/or Investment Bank specifically in Leveraged Finance.

　　Analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work independently

　　Detail oriented with organizational skills

　　Technology and computer skills, with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

　　Verbal and written communication skills

　　Time management skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner

　　Ability to work independently with limited supervision

　　Solid diplomatic skills with the ability to resolve conflict in a civil manner

　　At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. 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.

　　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 at any time for any reason.

　　The base annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000.

　　The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

　　Bachelor of Science (BS) English

　　Primary Location: New York, NY, New York

　　Other Locations: New York-New York

　　Organization: Banco Santander S.A.

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