Christopher Longsdale

Christopher Longsdale is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience at Santander UK since September 2007, currently serving as Director of Specialised & Project Finance within the Structured Finance division. This role focuses on UK mid-market sectors, including renewables, energy, and infrastructure. Previous positions at Santander include Associate Director roles in Specialised & Project Finance and Portfolio Management, where Christopher managed debt transactions and portfolio risks for mid-market and large cap businesses across various sectors. Early in the career, roles such as Corporate Credit Partner and Relationship Director involved credit analysis, loan structuring, and relationship management with SMEs and corporate clients. Christopher began the journey in finance with a Graduate Trainee role at Santander after serving as Athletic Union Coordinator at Keele University, where education was also pursued.