Governance & Static Data Associate

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.

The Governance & Static Data Associate ensures the accuracy, integrity, and effective governance of static data, while leading local governance, risk, and control activities within Operations. The role serves as a key liaison between Data, Operations, Risk, IT, and Audit, supporting regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and operational resilience.

• Maintain security master data, including ISINs, classifications, pricing sources, and key attributes.
• Ensure client, account, and counter party static data is maintained in line with internal standards and controls.
• Validate and reconcile position data across multiple systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support the onboarding of new instruments and products.
• Address and resolve operational data queries from Trading, Risk, Middle Office, Compliance, and Client Services.
• Perform data quality controls and monitor exceptions.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Governance teams to resolve structural or system‑related issues.
• Support regulatory requirements and SOX‑relevant processes.
• Contribute to transformation, remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Review, maintain, and update policies, standards, and procedures.
• Execute Policy Assurance activities and track remediation actions.
• Maintain end‑to‑end process documentation, including Blueworks process flows.
• Support Records Management Office activities, including RRS, disposition, inventory, and related projects.
• Execute Red Flags procedures and support fraud prevention initiatives.
• Manage Events Management, RCSA, NPBA, and other operational risk assessments.
• Own Operations Issue Management, including remediation planning and tracking.
• Support Third Party Management activities, including IRA refreshes, SLA monitoring, and business reviews.
• Act as the Operations liaison with Second Line of Defense, Third Line of Defense, and external auditors.
• Support key operational controls, including signature anomaly and exception reviews, return mail monitoring, posting restrictions, and deceased account transaction reviews.
• Participate in Operations governance forums.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

5 – 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated required level of proficiency

• Proven experience in Static Data, Operations, Governance, Risk, or Control within financial services.
• Strong understanding of security master data and client/account static data.
• Solid knowledge of operational risk and control frameworks.
• Proven experience with policy, procedure, and process documentation.
• Strong analytical skills, risk awareness, and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees, including senior level management.
• Ability to multi‑task and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, properly prioritize and manage time, strong work ethics, team player.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

English and Spanish.

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, certifications and location.

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