• To lead the analysis and assessment of bespoke financing trades with a balanced risk vs reward view. This would include analysing and evaluation of the underlying company from both a fundamental and technical level, transaction structure as well as trade economics.
• Actively engage senior stakeholders (both Business in Risk) on transactions and origination efforts.
• Achieve team and individual financial targets as assigned.
• Track market and general financial and economic developments
• Proactively identify and spear head initiatives / projects to enhance PvB lending product offering / platform
• Formulate strategy to grow the lending business for GSAC/AMEE region, including onshore India.

• Collaborate with frontline, other support functions, business partners, and product specialists to deliver One Bank and provide effective client solutions.
• Support the delivery of the Private Bank business’ short and longer-term objectives.
• Ensure timely turnaround in tasks including enquiries from RMs and clients, ongoing reviews of existing accounts
• Support the team in annual renewal cases / reviews, by providing guidance and comments.
• Meet clients and tailor lending solutions based on clients’ needs and bank’s risk appetite and driving the approval for the proposed lending solutions.

People Leadership 

• Team leadership: Set direction for the team, role‑modelling inclusive leadership and high standards of client focus, risk discipline and collaboration.
• Performance and conduct: Set clear expectations, remove obstacles to delivery, provide regular and constructive feedback, and reinforce expected conduct and standards.
• Coaching and development: Uplift the capability of the team by developing the skills, judgement, and experience required to perform effectively and progress in their careers over time.
• Thought Leadership and Market Positioning: Share sector, thematic and market insights with clients to strengthen strategic engagement and reinforce the Bank's market position. Partner with Industry, Product and Advisory teams to develop thought leadership content and client engagement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

Priority Skills

• Financial and Fundamental Analysis
• Structuring of complex financing deals
• Understanding of financial regulatory framework
• Ability to articulate ideas confidently and concisely

Other Skills

• Strategic Mindset
• Team player

Motivations

• To constantly challenge oneself to push beyond the current set of norms and to come out with creative solutions.
• To be the difference – in converting a potential opportunity into fruition.
• To drive the growth and strategy of LST in GSAC and AMEE.

Qualifications

• At least 10-15 years of relevant lending experience and having a track record of leading a team.
• Proficiency in credit analysis and a solid understanding of credit risk management principles, including concentration risk, covenant structuring, risk mitigation techniques, collateral management and etc.
• Degree in Banking & Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in English and preferably Arabic speaking.

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global employee assistance programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and self-help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.
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