Life & Pensions Manager

Life & Pensions Manager Country : Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization , 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 .

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The Wealth Management & Insurance division covers three businesses in all Santander Group countries : Insurance, Asset Management and Private Banking. We work to provide the best solutions to our clients in these three businesses in the 10 countries where we are present.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

The Wealth Management & Insurance division is looking for a Life & Pensions Manager based out of Madrid office.

Insurance is a strategic pillar of Santander Group, with more than 20M active policies and an annual profit contribution of c.€1,500M. After years of double-digit growth, our ambition is to double the business within the next five years.

In this context, we are seeking a New Life & Pensions Manager to lead the identification, development, and execution of new business opportunities at an international level, creating value for shareholders and customers, and supporting Santander’s transformation into the fastest-growing insurance business across the countries where it operates.

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 be responsible for :

• Leading the identification of business opportunities (with a strong focus on Life, Savings and Pensions), developing their equity story, operating model, and implementation roadmap.
• Directing analytical workstreams and cross-functional projects, ensuring robust business cases, data-driven analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Collaborating across local markets, joint ventures, and global units, positively influencing stakeholders at multiple levels, including C-level.
• Ensuring execution and scalability of new initiatives, overcoming operational, regulatory, or commercial barriers.
• Fostering a data-driven management culture, establishing reporting and monitoring frameworks to measure real impact on growth.
• Acting as a mentor and reference for the analyst team, supporting their professional development and alignment with global objectives.
• Regularly reporting progress and results to the Insurance Executive Committee and the Head of Life & Pensions.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

Education

Languages

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

We’re here to keep you motivated , help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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