Infrastructure Credit Associate – Alternative Investments

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Infrastructure Credit Associate - Alternative Investments

Country:
United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE
Santander () 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 .
Santander Alternative Investments (SAI)  is the Group's  €10bn alternatives platform  supported by  over €4.4bn in co-investment from Santander Group . This includes private credit, real assets, infrastructure, private equity, and GP stakes.
SAI forms part of  Santander Asset Management (SAM) , a  €255bn global asset manager  operating across 10 countries across Europe and Latin America and with more than 50 years of experience. SAM combines the best of complementary worlds, technology and expertise, to provide optimal solutions for clients.  We deliver a simple, innovative and transparent service with a sole objective: offer our clients a comprehensive range of products with the right balance between risk and return.
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THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Santander Asset Management  are looking for a Infrastructure Credit Associate - Alternative Investments,  based out of  London .
As an Associate within the Targeted Enhanced-Yield Infra Debt Fund, you will play a pivotal role in the analysis execution, and subsequent investment monitoring of global infrastructure and energy private credit high-yield investments.
This includes independently constructing and analysing detailed financial models, preparing high‑quality investment materials, and contributing informed views during idea generation and investment screening. You will engage directly with investee companies throughout the investment and monitoring phases, support ESG initiatives, and help manage the data, analytics and reporting that underpin effective portfolio oversight.
You will be responsible for analysing investment opportunities in depth and producing clear, well‑reasoned proposals based on your findings. In addition, you will play a central role in work streams that structure and negotiate transactions, undertake comprehensive financial, ESG and legal reviews, and manage investments - including preparing and presenting proposals to the fund's investment committee - with a strong emphasis on financial modelling and data‑driven insight.

Working closely with senior management, you will contribute across all aspects of the fund's activities, supporting disciplined risk management and sustainable value creation. You will also play a key role in portfolio monitoring, investor reporting, and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, advisors, counter parties and institutional clients.
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:
Construct and analyse detailed financial models associated with junior credit investments

Formulate investment materials such as Investment Committee and portfolio monitoring papers, quarterly reports and wider professional reports.

Engage with investee companies, advisors, sponsors and banks throughout the investment lifecycle.

Drive and contribute to ESG analysis and initiatives aligned with the fund's objectives.

Be a voice in the team when ideas are shared and investments are screened

Manage fund data, investment monitoring and portfolio analytics

Conduct detailed quantitative, investment analysis and underwriting

Perform detailed cash flow modelling and cash extraction analysis to evaluate debt service capacity, downside scenarios, and overall investment resilience.

Analysing due diligence materials and…