Job Details

Head of Korea Desk, Global Subsidiaries Vietnam
Job Description
Requisition Number:  64411
Job Location:  Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Global Grade:  Band 5
Work Type:  Office Working
Employment Type:  Permanent
Posting Start Date:  15/10/2026
Posting End Date:  29/10/2026
Job Description: 

Job Summary

•    Head of Korea Desk – Vietnam, is responsible as the primary coverage and origination point for a portfolio of Korean local subsidiaries clients in Vietnam. 
•    The individual will be responsible for origination and would work closely as a team with the credit analyst and credit manager in executing Korea-Vietnam corridor strategy and deepening client relationships to drive revenue growth.

Strategy & Business
•    Work with Global Account Managers (GAM) in Korea, and where relevant, Regional Account Managers ( RAM) to deliver the SCB network to our clients in Vietnam.
•    Accountable for revenue, profitability and risk acceptance (AML, CDD and credit) of the Clients in Vietnam.
•    Responsible for executing country account plans, and establish and maintain an understanding of the portfolio. 
•    Collaborate with product partners to provide well-designed solutions that meet client needs. 
•    Maximize returns to the Bank whilst maintaining focus on client outcomes, and strengthen and deepen senior level relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management and Governance 
•    Proactively manage designated client portfolio to ensure:
•    Risks are appropriately identified and managed
•    Portfolio is managed in compliance with the regulatory environment, keeping up to date with applicable changes and group policies with ability to contribute to policy formulation.
•    Key regulatory risks and concerns are raised through the governance framework and with banking management
•    Adhere to relevant sales disciplines in accordance with CIB standards e.g. Account planning, call reports, deals in pipeline management and static data management. 
•    Take the initiative regarding regulatory, reputational and ethical matters.
•    Embed the Group’s values and code of conduct and ensure adherence to the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations.
•    Be aware and understand the regulatory framework, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. 
•    Challenge colleagues effectively on regulatory and ethical or conduct issues and effectively collaborate to identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Skills and Experience

Must-have Skills
•    Prospecting
•    Cross-Selling
•    Financial Risk Management
Other Skills
•    Knowledge of Customers
•    Understanding Customer Needs
•    Account Management
•    Business Markets

Qualifications

Key Experiences    
•    15+ years’ experience in banking or other relevant field
•    Experience in covering Korean Corporate Clients in front line function
Certifications / Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Banking or Finance preferred
•    Risk & AML certified as stipulated by Bank policy
Languages    
•    Must be native Korean speaker, and speak fluent English.
 

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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