Role Overview

As an Analyst Clearing Operation based in Kathmandu, Nepal, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions within our clearing operations team. This full-time office-based position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and integrity of Standard Chartered's operational processes, helping to maintain robust financial systems and reinforcing the bank's reputation for excellence.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to manage transaction lifecycle activities, resolve discrepancies, and uphold compliance standards. Your work will directly support the bank’s mission to drive commerce and prosperity, ensuring operational excellence and a superior client experience.

This position does not involve people management responsibilities, allowing you to focus on operational expertise and process improvement within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile clearing transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness within agreed service levels
• Process Inward and Outward cheques, perform return reporting, scanning, risk scanning and reconciliation
• Process transactions related to Nepal Pay QR and Straight 2 Bank (online platform
• Address to customer requests related to signatures and Connect IPS
• Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies, liaising with internal stakeholders and external parties as necessary.
• Maintain detailed transaction records and prepare reports to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with technology and risk teams to enhance clearing operation processes and systems.
• Proactively identify operational risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes affecting clearing operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Assist in the development and documentation of process workflows and procedures to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking individuals passionate about operational excellence and eager to develop their expertise in banking operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with banking clearing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Behavioral Competencies: Action Oriented, Collaborates effectively, Customer Focus, Gives Clarity & Guidance, Manages Ambiguity, Develops Talent, Drives Vision & Purpose, Nimble Learning, Decision Quality, Courage, Instills Trust, Strategic Mindset.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills suited for a multicultural and diverse work environment.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diversity as a core value in our workplace culture.

Working Environment

This position is full-time and office-based in our Kathmandu location, enabling you to engage directly with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders. We foster a balanced work culture that values teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect.

You will have access to the latest banking and operational technologies, ongoing training, and development programs designed to support your career journey and technical mastery in clearing operations.

Our team embraces agility and nimble learning, empowering individuals to adapt swiftly to changing environments and continuously enhance our processes.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank with a heritage spanning over 170 years, combining agility with global impact. We operate with a strong commitment to making positive contributions to our clients, communities, and colleagues worldwide.

Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and promotes equality, valuing the unique perspectives each team member brings. We challenge conventions and embrace innovation, fostering an environment where you can contribute purposefully and grow professionally.

Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, supported by our brand promise to be here for good. We live our values by:

• Doing the right thing: Acting with integrity and putting clients at the core of our decisions.
• Never settling: Continuously striving to improve and learn.
• Being better together: Promoting inclusion, mutual respect, and collaboration for sustainable success.

What We Offer

At Standard Chartered, we are dedicated to supporting your overall well-being and career growth through a comprehensive package of salary and benefits aligned with our Fair Pay Charter.

• Competitive remuneration: A salary package reflective of your skills and experience, with additional voluntary benefits available.
• Robust retirement and insurance benefits: Inclusive of medical and life insurance schemes with flexibility tailored to your needs.
• Generous time-off policies: Annual leave, parental/maternity leave up to 20 weeks, sabbaticals up to 12 months, and volunteering leave to encourage work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements: Adaptable patterns to support your lifestyle preferences and location considerations.
• Wellbeing initiatives: Access to digital wellbeing tools like Unmind, resilience training, mental health support, and employee assistance programs.
• Continuous learning and development: Opportunities to reskill and upskill through various physical and digital platforms.
• Inclusive environment: Be part of a values-driven organization that embraces diversity across all dimensions, fostering respect and enabling all employees to reach their full potential.

Recruitment Assessments

To ensure the best fit between candidates and roles, some positions at Standard Chartered include recruitment assessments. Being invited to participate in these assessments indicates that you have progressed to a significant stage in our selection process.

These assessments help us evaluate the alignment of your skills, knowledge, and behaviors with the role’s requirements and our organizational values.

For detailed information and guidance on our recruitment process, please visit our careers website at www.sc.com/careers.

About Standard Chartered

About Standard Chartered

We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act and large enough to make a lasting impact. For over 170 years, we have been committed to driving positive change for our clients, communities, and colleagues. We challenge the norms, embrace innovation, and constantly seek new opportunities to enhance what we do.

At Standard Chartered, your unique talents are celebrated, and your contributions can help shape a better future. Our shared purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through the power of our diverse teams.

We uphold our values by:

• Doing the right thing: Acting with integrity, being assertive, and prioritizing the client experience.
• Never settling: Pursuing continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning.
• Being better together: Encouraging inclusivity, collaboration, and respect to build sustainable success.

What we offer

What We Offer

Reflecting our commitment to fairness and well-being, we provide a comprehensive and competitive package of salary and benefits designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellness.

• Financial Benefits: Core bank funding towards retirement savings and comprehensive medical and life insurance. In several locations, flexible and voluntary benefits empower you to tailor your package.
• Time-Off: Including annual leave, extended parental/maternity leave up to 20 weeks, sabbatical options up to 12 months, and three days of volunteering leave per year. We offer a minimum combined total of 30 days for annual and public holidays.
• Flexible Working: Choose from various working arrangements balancing office and home-based work, allowing you to manage your schedule effectively.
• Proactive Wellbeing Support: Utilize resources such as Unmind, a leading digital wellbeing platform, resilience development courses, a global Employee Assistance Programme, and access to mental health first-aiders.
• Continuous Learning Culture: Engage in continuous professional growth through reskilling and upskilling opportunities across physical, virtual, and digital learning platforms.
• Inclusive Culture: Experience a workplace where diversity is embraced, and every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.