Sr. Associate, Risk Management

Company: Santander Holdings USA Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: July 18, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. Associate, Risk Management Country: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Sr. Associate, Risk Management serves as a subject matter expertise (SME) and as an authority and credible challenge to management regarding risk reporting, potential or emerging risks, and business conformity with risk appetite, credit culture, and policies. The incumbent ensures adherence to Risk programs and implements various risk management processes and strategies for supporting initiatives. - Supports governance and reporting functions to ensure Committee context aligns with expectations and requirements. - Demonstrates strong subject matter expertise and serves as an authority and credible challenge to management regarding governance, committee reporting, potential or emerging risks, and business conformity with risk appetite, credit culture, and policies. - Collaborates with ERM Management team and key stakeholders to ensure timely completion of critical data and content for reporting and program management - Conducts data analysis and creates visualizations to report key messages - Identify and support enhancements to risk monitoring and risk reporting processes - Delivers industry best practices, tools, guidance, and training to increase analytical capabilities and output. - Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures established by the company. - Leads ad-hoc risk initiatives across the enterprise risk team in the US and Santander Group - Develop applications with Microsoft Power Apps to meet business requirements and streamline processes - Provides recommendations and develops new MIS capabilities including enhanced reporting and automation. 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 in Business, Finance, Management or equivalent, or equivalent work experience. - Required. 9 Years Risk Management. - Required. - Strong risk management principles, methodologies and tools, governance principles and activity preferably in a financial services environment. - Ability to independently operate in a complex, matrixed environment; adept at delivering and maintaining productive working relationships across business, functions, geographies and lines of defense. - Ability to direct, train and guide peers, subordinates and management. - Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups to ensure appropriate accounting guidance is followed. - Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances. - Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure. - Ability to effectively interact with executive management - Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to adapt to various audiences. - Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills. - Strong project management skills. 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. 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: $93,750.00 USD Maximum: $160,000.00 USD Link to Santander Benefits: Santander Benefits - 2025 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. Primary Location: Boston, MA, Boston Other Locations: Massachusetts-Boston Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

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