Executive Director, Credit Risk - Project Finance 2nd Line Of Defense

santander-karriere.de

United States of America
Base: $205,000.00 usd - $270,000.00 usd; bonus/equ...
Project finance credit risk
2nd line of defense role
Independent credit judgment
This is a senior leadership role within Santander’s U.S. Structured Finance Credit Risk organization (2nd Line of Defense), responsible for shaping and overseeing the firm’s Project Finance (“PF”) and Renewable Energy Tax Equity risk agenda

Job Summary

  • This is a senior leadership role within Santander’s U.S. Structured Finance Credit Risk organization (2nd Line of Defense), responsible for shaping and overseeing the firm’s Project Finance (“PF”) and Renewable Energy Tax Equity risk agenda.
  • The Executive Director will act as a key decision-maker and trusted advisor to senior management, providing independent credit judgment on complex, high-profile transactions while influencing portfolio strategy, risk appetite, and underwriting standards across the platform.
  • The role carries significant credit approval authority and influence over transaction outcomes, with direct visibility to senior risk committees and executive leadership.

Matching Summary

This is a senior leadership role within Santander’s U.S. Structured Finance Credit Risk organization (2nd Line of Defense), responsible for shaping and overseeing the firm’s Project Finance (“PF”) and Renewable Energy Tax Equity risk agenda.

Salary

Base: $205,000.00 USD - $270,000.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project Finance credit risk
  • 2nd Line of Defense role
  • Independent credit judgment
  • Portfolio strategy and risk governance
  • Credit policy leadership
  • Regulatory engagement and credibility

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Executive presence
  • Team leadership and development
  • Proactive risk management culture

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Credit Risk, PF, Capital Markets, or Underwriting
  • Extensive experience in U.S. PF credit risk
  • Proven track record in a 2nd Line of Defense role
  • Demonstrated ability to operate at a senior level
  • Strong understanding of stress testing and capital considerations
  • Experience with capital markets execution
  • Track record of regulatory engagement

Work Rights

Not specified

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