Strategy and Corporate Development Intern

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Job description

Strategy and Corporate Development Intern

Country: United States of America

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Strategy and Corporate Development Summer Intern is responsible for assisting in the analytical support of planning, modeling, and implementation of key strategic business objectives. Additionally, for providing support in developing strategic insights for discussions with the executive team while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communication and execution.

The focus of this specialized finance role is to assist management with the implementation of key initiatives by completing broad ad hoc requests that are complex in scope. This role will also interact with most functions of the business, in particular, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, and Treasury which will help build knowledge of how the company functions as a whole.

This 2025 Summer Internship is for undergraduate students who have an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026.

This internship position is located in Dallas, TX. Before applying, please keep in mind that our internship program does not offer any relocation assistance. This position is for a 10-week Summer Internship. To learn more about our summer internship program and the activities included, please visit

Essential Functions:

• Develop a strong understanding of the company's products, operations and financial performance
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry sectors, including specialty finance, consumer credit, banking and insurance
• Analyze relevant transactions that occur in the marketplace including debt issuance, IPOs and M&A transactions
• Conduct strategic fit and business opportunity analysis to determine profitability across multiple scenarios
• Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide strategic initiatives, such as, onboarding new loan originations partnerships, fee income partnerships, and supporting the growth of the company's serviced-for-others portfolio
• Build financial models relating to asset valuation, fixed income portfolio valuation, structured products, and regulatory capital and liquidity analysis
• Analyze loan and lease performance data to understand long term and short term trends related to the company's owned and managed auto portfolio
• Prepare presentations that provide a logically reasoned and data-supported approach for deal counterparties, senior executive teams, and board of directors

Requirements:

• An undergraduate student with an expected graduation date between Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
• Major in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Mathematical Economics preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Strong logic, reasoning and math skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate financial statements, create financial models, and understand the principles of accounting
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business and technical environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and SQL a plus
• Ability to work in an environment that supports employees from all backgrounds and fosters an environment of inclusion.

Working Conditions:

• Extended working hours may be required as dictated by management and business needs.
• Travel to multiple facilities may be required.
• May be required to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.
• May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time.
• May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.
• Corporate / satellite office role.

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. 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. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

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 at any time for any reason.

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.

$62,400 - $62,400/year

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.

Primary Location: Dallas, TX, Dallas

Other Locations: Texas-Dallas

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