Mundo: Project Wren

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and 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.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:

This initiative supports the integration of Webster Bank into Santander Bank, which will require the consolidation of technology platforms and systems across the combined organization. The scope includes integration efforts across Digital Channels, Branch Operations, Core Banking, Payments, and Corporate Functions.

As part of the integration, several SBNA applications will be migrated to Webster technology platforms. Given that the Group owns several critical applications, this role will serve as the primary liaison between the local U.S. teams and the Global teams to ensure alignment, coordination, and successful delivery of integration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all phases of the integration program, including:

  • Legal Day 1 (legal entity integration)

  • Employee Day 1

  • Customer Day 1, where the majority of technology and operational changes will occur.

• Serve as the single point of contact for Group teams participating in the program.

• Manage Group team engagement, coordination, and delivery across multiple workstreams.

• Own and be accountable for GetNet-related deliverables.

• Represent the Group in key leadership and governance meetings, providing updates, driving decisions, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

• Coordinate technology integration activities between local and global teams to ensure successful execution of critical milestones.

Ideal Experience

• Experience managing and coordinating technical teams at a global level

• Deep knowledge of Payments and Core Banking platforms, which are critical components of the conversion effort

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple organizations and levels of leadership

• Experience working in complex, large-scale technology transformation or integration programs

• Prior experience working in the United States banking environment, including familiarity with the country's complex regulatory landscape, is highly preferred

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, program leadership, stakeholder management, and global coordination skills to help ensure a successful integration between Webster Bank and Santander Bank.

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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required

• Master's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Preferred

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.

Project Information:

• Project Location: Boston, MA

• Dedication: Weekly hours: 40

• Main Language Required: English

• Type: Onsite and Remote

• Project Duration: US two weeks per month for no more than 183 days in a rolling 12- month period.  This may extend into 18 months 

GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE PROGRAM:

• Participation in MUNDO program can be full-time or part-time, and face to face or remote.However, the following assignments will not be allowed: a) International + face-to-face + part time; b) International + remote + medium term (7 to 24 months).

• If participation in a project implies an international movement, the participant will receive the corresponding international assignment package (work permit, travel, accommodation, daily allowance/COLA, medical insurance) and in case of assignment for more than 6 months, they will also receive: intermediate travel and tax advisory.

• Remember that all international assignments must always comply with immigration rules, and if a work permit is needed, the process with immigration authorities takes time.

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.

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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:

Review the internal eligibility guidelines here. 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.