Senior Manager

This job is with Standard Chartered Bank, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Job Summary

Standard Chartered is a major player in Transaction Banking (TB), combining deep local knowledge and global capability to offer the full scope of innovative, customised solutions in trade finance and cash management. As a top global Transaction bank, we are a key driver of Corporate & Investment Banking ('CIB') aspirations, contributing to more than 1/3rd of CIB revenues. We have a unique business focus on enabling trade, investment and supply chain financing for, in and out from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

We aim to be a one-stop gateway providing supply chain and liquidity management for corporates and financial institutions. We are committed to using our cross-border network to facilitate our local clients' growing trade and investment flows and cash and liquidity management needs across our business footprint. Standard Chartered's Cash management business sits within its Transaction Banking business with presence in over 40 countries managing over c.$200bn of Corporate and FI client deposits. It offers a holistic suite of payment and liquidity management solutions to our clients whilst being at the forefront of product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: The role is part of the E & A Finance team which is responsible for all Product and Client Coverage performance management reporting for CIB in Europe including supporting the various Business Heads, Cluster CEO and coverage heads across our Global footprint to understand, manage and drive the complex business and operations within Europe.
• Business: Partner with key TB business stakeholders to support strategic priorities across the business, including portfolio growth, RWA and capital management to deliver improving returns, income growth in line with strategy, focusing on key product capabilities in the region and growing wallet share.
• Processes: Providing timely and accurate performance summary reports to Group TB Finance team. This involves understanding and preparation of various analytical reports providing insight on business performance.
• People and Talent: Timely and proactive identification of MIS requirements. Coordination with information process owners and shared services to ensure that these requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Risk Management: Work with the business and other support teams to identify and correct inaccurate financial information caused by issues in static data, systems or processes in order to identify risks to the Group.

Skills and Experience

• Manage Conduct
• Manage Risk
• Manage People
• External Reporting
• Risks and Controls
• Performance Management
• Balance Sheet Management
• Tax Management
• Regulatory and Compliance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant, with degree in finance or economics; MBA/CA or other post graduate qualifications.
• Ten plus years of experience in financial planning and analysis gained in leading financial services companies.
• Strong working knowledge of the CIB business.
• Excellent communication skills, written and presentation.
• Proven problem solver using quantitative techniques; strong analytical skills with ability to develop proof of concept frameworks and business cases.
• Ability to drive results.
• Team player and ability to work well within a matrix environment.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before.

What we offer

• 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).
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.