Private Banking - Banker / Sr Banker - Latin America Coverage - New York

Private Banking - Banker / Sr Banker - Latin America Coverage - New York

Country: United States of America

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!

Santander offers private bankers the strength of a global financial institution with deep local expertise in Latin America. As of March 2026, Santander served 176 million customers, had more than 185,000 employees, operated in 9 core markets, and managed approximately €1.86 trillion in total assets.

Our Wealth Management & Insurance business has a broad presence across Europe and the Americas, including Latin America and the United States, and reported approximately €558 billion in total assets under management and 314,000 private banking customers in 2025.

For our Private Bankers, this means access to a powerful global platform, strong local-market connectivity, an open architecture investment approach, and the ability to deliver sophisticated cross-border solutions across investments, credit, wealth planning, banking, and customized financing.

The Difference You Make

At Santander Private Banking International, we deliver highly personalized wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and family groups with complex domestic and cross-border needs.

As a Private Banker focused on the Latin American region, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and families, helping them preserve, grow, and transfer wealth across generations. You will leverage Santander’s global private banking platform, open architecture investment model, and strong partnership with our local banks in the region to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each client’s financial objectives.

Our global presence, combined with deep knowledge of local markets, allows us to offer clients a holistic perspective across investments, credit, wealth planning, daily banking, cross-border transactions, and customized financing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Private Banker will manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth clients with a minimum of $4MM in liquid/investable assets. As the primary relationship manager, you will be responsible for deepening existing relationships, acquiring new clients, and delivering a high-touch client experience in partnership with investment, credit, and product specialists.

In this role, you will:

• Build, manage, and retain relationships with HNW clients connected to the Latin America region.
• Grow Assets Under Management by acquiring new clients, increasing share of wallet, and deepening existing relationships.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, coordinating across investment advisory, credit, banking, and wealth planning teams.
• Partner closely with Investment Advisors on a shared client portfolio to deliver customized investment and advisory solutions.
• Provide timely market and investment insights, helping clients evaluate opportunities and make informed portfolio decisions.
• Identify cross-border banking, lending, and investment needs, leveraging Santander’s global platform.
• Develop targeted business development strategies to expand the client base and maximize cross-business opportunities.
• Ensure all client activity is conducted in accordance with KYC, AML, suitability, and cross-border regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is an experienced private banker or business development professional with a proven ability to acquire, develop, and retain high-net-worth client relationships in Latin America. You are commercially driven, highly relationship-oriented, and comfortable working in a team-based advisory model to deliver sophisticated solutions to clients and families.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent professional experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record building and managing a book of HNW clients, across different countries in Latin America.
• Demonstrated success meeting AUM, net new money, and client acquisition targets.
• Strong knowledge of investments, wealth planning, credit, lending, and risk management.
• Experience working with cross-border clients and complex international wealth needs.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, suitability, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with investment advisors, product specialists, and internal partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency or professional proficiency in Portuguese strongly preferred.
• Conversational Spanish preferred.
• Existing network of HNW or UHNW relationships in the Latin America region is highly desirable.

The salary for this position in New York City is $165,000-$225,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

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.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

$123,750.00 USD$225,000.00 USD

 

We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized.  You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers.  Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com) 

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:

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 [email protected] to discuss your needs.