Governance & Static Data Associate

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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.

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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.

Static Data Management

• 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.

Governance, Risk & Control

• 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, ability to 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 and certifications and location.

Minimum:

$75,000.00 USD

Maximum:

$ USD

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