Wholesale Trade Support Manager - Markets Execution & Liquidity | S3 | Wholesale Trade Support | London | Internal Mobility
SantanderIT STARTS HERE
Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, 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.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Santander UK Wholesale Trade Support is looking for a Wholesale Trade Support Manager - Markets Execution & Liquidity based out of London.
Provide Middle Office support, oversight and subject matter expertise across Markets Execution and Liquidity activity, helping specialist Treasury desks operate with accurate trade capture, solid P&L oversight, effective controls and timely issue resolution.
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:
Provide specialist Middle Office oversight across Balance Sheet Execution, Link Desk, RSG, Short Term Markets and related Treasury activity.
Ensure trade support, P&L, reconciliations and control processes are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed standards.
Support the control framework for Short Term Markets activity on Murex and resolve operational issues through to completion.
Act as a key Middle Office contact for Front Office and work closely with Finance, Risk, Technology and Operations.
Support monthly P&L, client valuations, break costs and specialist customer activity with timely investigation and escalation of issues.
Provide technical guidance, cross-training and knowledge sharing across liquidity, execution, P&L and Treasury processes.
Identify synergies across desks and improve booking models, processes, controls and the wider Middle Office operating model.
Use AI, automation and workflow tools to simplify processes, reduce manual effort and strengthen operational controls.
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 organisation. 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.
Professional Experience:
Experience using Murex and other Treasury or operational systems to support trade activity, controls and reporting (Required)
Experience operating as a subject matter expert and providing technical direction to colleagues (Required)
Experience working with Front Office, Finance, Risk, Technology and senior support teams (Required)
Education:
Relevant academic qualification (Required)
Demonstrates continuous personal development (Required)
Hard Skills:
Excellent understanding of P&L and NII processes, including running, reviewing and interpreting desk P&L from an MI perspective (Required)
Good understanding of supported Treasury desk activity, products, booking flows and trade lifecycle events (Required)
Solid Excel and automation skills, including macros and VBA (Required)
Good understanding of operational risk within a markets support environment (Required)
Awareness of AI, automation and workflow tools for process and control improvement (Required)
Soft Skills:
Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills (Required)
Good problem solving with ownership, control and delivery focus (Required)
Ability to prioritise across multiple desks and time dependent deliverables (Required)
Approachable and effective at knowledge sharing and cross-training (Required)
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.
Salary Range:
£56,700.00 - £85,050.00 per annum (depending on experience)
This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.
Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.
We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.
To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).
When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.
We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.
If you want to know more about the opportunity:
Please contact Hussain Agha - Hussain.Agha@santander.co.uk
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