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Head of Insurance Marketing

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Santander

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 10 years of experience in marketing, business development, or brand management, including experience in leadership positions. (required)

  • A degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Engineering, or related disciplines. (required)

  • Spanish (required)

  • English (required)

  • Experience in marketing strategy, brand building, value proposition development, and growth plan design. (required)

  • Ability to translate customer insights and behavioral data into commercial strategies and actionable marketing plans. (required)

  • Proven experience in designing CRM and marketing strategies focused on customer acquisition, engagement, loyalty, and value development. (required)

  • Experience in advanced customer segmentation, customer journeys, and defining personalized communications based on behavior, needs, and life moments. (required)

  • Knowledge of digital marketing and performance marketing, including campaign activation across owned channels (email, app, web, digital banking) and analysis of their business impact. (required)

  • Inspiring leadership and the ability to develop high-performing teams. (required)

  • Strategic thinking and results orientation. (required)

  • Ability to lead and influence in cross-functional environments without relying on large structures. (required)

  • Strong analytical skills and customer focus. (required)

  • Ability to drive transformation processes and challenge the status quo, with strong horizontal and vertical collaboration skills. (required)

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. (required)

Nice to have

  • Experience in leading FMCG or consumer goods companies, where you have developed brand-building capabilities, CRM, customer loyalty, customer engagement, or growth marketing. (desirable)

  • An MBA, Master's in Marketing, Customer Experience, Strategy, or related fields. (desirable)

  • Knowledge of the financial, insurance, or services sector, as well as the regulations applicable to the commercial environment. (desirable)

  • Experience in budget management and measuring the ROI of marketing initiatives. (desirable)

Languages

Technical skills (Hard skills)

Interpersonal skills (Soft skills)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Your contribution matters, and we recognize it. At Santander, you can expect a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects your impact and the value you bring. Take a moment to understand what we mean:

  • We offer more than just a salary: our benefits are designed to support your life, your goals, and your well-being, today and in the future

  • Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness program, we promote the comprehensive well-being of our teams

  • We know family comes first. That's why we offer support for childcare and family programs adapted to every stage of life

  • We empower our teams to go further through growth opportunities, international mobility, and broad career paths

  • We believe in the power of helping: you can dedicate part of your working day to volunteering.

We are here to keep you motivated, help you achieve your goals, and celebrate your achievements at every step of the way.

The role

Marketing ManagerCountry: Spain

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from being a high-impact global brand into a technology-driven organization, with people at the center of this journey. Together, we are leading a customer-centric transformation that values disruptive thinking, the courage to challenge what's possible, and the ability to innovate.

This is more than a strategic shift: it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact.

Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and expect all our teams to take a proactive and responsible approach to risk management.

Wealth Management & Insurance spans three businesses across all Santander countries: Insurance, Asset Management, and Private Banking. We work to deliver the best solutions to our clients in these three areas across the 10 countries where we operate.

Santander is looking for a Head of Marketing for Insurance based in Madrid, at the Luca de Tena site.

As Head of Marketing for Insurance, your mission will be to define and drive the marketing strategy for Santander Insurance, strengthening the value proposition, accelerating commercial growth, and improving the relevance of our offering to clients through a customer-centric, data-driven approach implemented transversally across the bank's different teams.

What you'll do

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Defining the marketing strategy for Santander Insurance, aligned with the business growth and engagement objectives.

  • Leading the evolution of the value proposition and positioning of the insurance offering, based on customer insights, the competitive landscape, and market trends.

  • Identifying growth opportunities and turning them into actionable initiatives that drive product acquisition, contracting, and usage.

  • Driving activation and communication plans together with the Product, CRM, Digital, Brand, Analytics, and Commercial teams.

  • Establishing tracking metrics and evaluating the impact of initiatives to optimize results.

  • Acting as the marketing reference within the Insurance business, fostering a customer-centric, growth-oriented culture.

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.

Hiring process

If this sounds like a role that interests you, please apply.

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

Our people are our greatest strength. Each person contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We value who they are and empower what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for this role.

Additional information

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

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