If you want to work at Banco Santander, start with its corporate careers website. Banco Santander publishes its opportunities on its corporate careers site, covering banking as well as technology, risk and support teams. The process may include a CV review, a phone call and interviews; the specific stages vary by country and role.
This Kurriku guide sets out the steps to submit your CV to Banco Santander, identify career areas, check requirements and prepare your application without assuming that vacancies which may have expired are still open.
Important: Kurriku is an independent information resource and does not recruit for this company. Check roles and conditions through the official channel before submitting personal data.
How to submit your CV to Banco Santander
The access point we have been able to verify is the official careers website. Use this channel rather than commercial forms or unverified old links.
- Go to the official link and check that the domain belongs to the employer.
- Search by specialism, location, country or keyword if the page offers these filters.
- Open the job listing and read the duties, requirements, workplace and type of contract.
- Tailor your CV to the role and provide the details requested in the form.
- Complete the application as instructed and save the confirmation if one is provided.
- Check your email and verify the sender's identity before sharing any additional documents.
If your CV needs reviewing, you can use our guide on how to write a CV.
Banco Santander official careers website
The place to check active recruitment processes and their requirements is Banco Santander’s careers website. Do not assume that an old recruitment campaign is still open or that all locations follow the same recruitment policy.
Company process: Santander outlines an indicative process that may include exploring the vacancy, applying, a CV review, a phone call, interviews and final checks before an offer is made. Not all vacancies follow exactly the same process. Its website provides information for students and recent graduates, as well as experienced professionals.
What jobs can you find at Banco Santander?
The following are professional areas linked to the group’s activities and talent channels. This is not a list of vacancies currently open; open the job adverts to see what opportunities are available.
Branch network and customer service
In retail banking, roles may involve advising customers, customer service, banking operations and working with individuals and businesses, depending on the structure of the business and each vacancy.
In any case, check the exact job title, location, contract type and required skills so you do not confuse vacancies in different departments.
Risk, audit and compliance
The risk, compliance, audit and legal teams work with regulatory frameworks, analysis, fraud prevention and business governance. The qualifications required depend on the role.
In any case, check the exact job title, location, contract type and required skills so you do not confuse vacancies in different departments.
Technology, data and cybersecurity
The group recruits people with expertise in engineering, data, security, digital products and service transformation. These roles require different tools and skills from office-based positions.
In any case, check the exact job title, location, contract type and required skills so you do not confuse vacancies in different departments.
Finance, investment banking and corporate services
There are also roles in finance, operations, Human Resources, marketing, insurance, corporate banking and investment banking, with specialist opportunities and potential graduate programmes.
In any case, check the exact job title, location, contract type and required skills so you do not confuse vacancies in different departments.
Requirements for working at Banco Santander
There is no single list of requirements that applies to all employees. When reviewing a job advert, pay attention to the following aspects:
- Understand the differences between retail banking, investment banking, technology and control functions.
- Check the qualifications, languages and regulatory skills specifically required in each job advert.
- For analytical roles, demonstrate practical experience with data and tools where relevant.
- Prepare examples of customer service, professional ethics and problem-solving, if relevant.
- Check the hiring country, working arrangements and data protection information before applying.
These recommendations should not be interpreted as mandatory requirements for every vacancy. If a qualification is essential, the job description should say so. Do not claim to have languages, permits or experience that you do not have.
Banco Santander's recruitment process and possible interviews
Santander outlines a typical process that may include exploring the vacancy, applying, a CV review, a telephone call, interviews and final checks before an offer is made. Not all vacancies follow exactly the same process. Its website provides information for students and recent graduates, as well as experienced professionals.
After submitting an application, your profile may be reviewed, and you may be invited to interviews or technical tests, depending on the role. To prepare for an interview, choose verifiable examples of tasks you have carried out, results, teamwork and problem-solving that are relevant to the position.
Pay, shifts and working conditions
The group communicates benefits and pay that vary by market and role. The salary or flexibility offered at an office in Spain cannot be assumed to apply to an international technology or investment role. Check the working hours, location, pay and requirements in each job advert.
Regarding salary: it is not reliable to use a single figure for every role in the company. Check the gross salary, working hours, additional payments, collective bargaining agreement, contract type and work location whenever this information is provided in the vacancy or recruitment process. Do not confuse estimates from external websites with a contractual offer.
Internships and early-career programmes at Santander
Santander offers programmes for students and recent graduates with a range of specialisms, from retail banking to data analysis and auditing. Application dates vary by programme and country: check the current programme and published requirements rather than assuming that a recruitment round from a previous year is still open.
How to tailor your CV for Banco Santander
For a role in a bank branch, highlight your customer service and advisory skills. For analytics or engineering roles, specify the tools you use, projects you have worked on and results you have achieved. If you are applying for a role in compliance or risk, highlight your knowledge of regulation without confusing the description of an internship programme with the conditions of a senior vacancy.
- Use a professional headline that matches the role you are applying for.
- Start by describing experience and projects relevant to the vacancy.
- Include tools, education, languages and verifiable certificates when they add value.
- Highlight specific examples of results or responsibilities, without making up figures.
- Check that your phone number, email address and city are correct, and that the file is easy to read.
If the application process allows you to attach an additional explanation, you can also prepare a brief cover letter tailored to the role.
Mistakes that could harm your application
- Sending exactly the same CV for roles with different responsibilities.
- Not checking the location or country of the role before applying.
- Assuming that requirements listed in an old vacancy or one from another company are mandatory.
- Sharing personal information through messages or domains that cannot be verified.
- Claiming to know tools, processes or languages that you cannot demonstrate your knowledge of.
- Accepting an offer without checking the contracting organisation, working hours and conditions.
Frequently asked questions about working at Banco Santander
Where can you submit your CV to Santander?
On the corporate Careers website, which provides access to opportunities across different areas.
Does Banco Santander hire technology professionals?
Yes. In addition to traditional banking roles, there are positions in technology, data, engineering and cybersecurity.
Are there programmes for recent graduates?
Yes, there are talent programmes, but you should check whether they are open and review the requirements for each intake.
What is the recruitment process like at Santander?
The website outlines indicative stages, including a profile review, a possible phone call and interviews, although these may vary depending on the role.
Other companies where you can look for opportunities
If you are comparing several applications, also read our guides to CaixaBank and BBVA. These companies have different recruitment processes, so it is worth tailoring your application to each one.
To broaden your options, explore Kurriku’s company directory and resources on job boards.
Official sources used
Information about the organisation of employment and application channels has been checked against the following company pages. Specific vacancies and conditions may change over time:
Last editorial review: 8 November 2026. This date refers to when the sources were checked; it does not mean that a vacancy is still open.
