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Front Office XVA Quant

On-site in Boadilla del Monte·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Boadilla del Monte
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Life insurance, gym access

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience working within a Front Office Quantitative team, particularly in XVA, Rates, or Hybrids.

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.

  • MSc and/or PhD (or equivalent) is highly valuable.

Languages

  • English (Required)

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Your contribution matters, and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

  • We're enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

  • Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

  • Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

  • Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

  • Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

  • We know family is everything. That's why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

  • Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

  • Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that's only the beginning-we'll tell you more when you join!

We're here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

The role

Front Office XVA Quant - SCIBCountry: Spain

Santander Global Markets is looking for a Front Office XVA Quant based out of Madrid, Spain.

What you'll do

As a member of the XVA Quantitative Team, you will primarily be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining pricing libraries across all asset classes and use cases.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Contribute actively to the design and implementation of our pricing and risk libraries, covering both mathematical modeling and software development.

  • Build pricing, risk-management, and market-making tools for our trading desks.

  • Enhance and extend existing quantitative frameworks and tools to meet the highest quality standards.

  • Develop, improve, and maintain robust testing for our quantitative libraries and tools.

  • Produce clear mathematical and technical documentation for internal stakeholders.

  • Partner with and support Trading, Sales, and Risk teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hard Skills

  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and C++.

  • Foundational knowledge of fixed income derivatives.

  • Solid understanding of options pricing theory, quantitative modeling, and probability theory.

Soft Skills

  • Critical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems, challenge assumptions, and develop creative solutions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with world-class quants in a supportive, innovative environment, with a hands-on, practical approach.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

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

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. CV screening · With recruitment team

  3. Phone call

    With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min

    A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.

  5. Background check

  6. Offer

  • Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
  • The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–500,000
Headquarters
Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
  • Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
  • The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
  • Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. 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.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

Additional information

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

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