JOB SUMMARY

• This role could be based in Singapore and London. When you start the application process you will be presented with a drop down menu showing all countries, Please ensure that you select a country where the role is based.
• The role is a front office role responsible for supporting the continued development of systems for trading in Markets products to further the implementation of the CIB Platforms & Partnerships Markets strategy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• The Markets business aims to become the leading EM fixed income, financing, and securities services franchise; a leader in sustainable finance, advisory, trading and asset servicing, while maximising Group RoTE in a risk-adjusted manner.  The business will achieve this through expanding product capabilities, increasing its relevance to clients, building on existing strength in footprint markets, developing talent and transform its way of working through technology
• The key responsibility of the role is to support the execution of the CIB Platforms & Partnerships Markets strategies  in the ongoing development of such Markets systems as instructed and working together with partners in Trading, Sales, TTO, MAG and other second-line / support functions to deliver them.

Business

• Collect and specify requirements across businesses
• Operate as an interface between IT teams, MAG and the business
• Own the book of work for instructed areas, including their prioritisation and benefits as delegated by Head, Macro Product Management & Data Analytics.

Processes

• Exercise all responsibilities as outlined in the Markets Code of Conduct. 
• Ensure adherence to all internal and external regulations. 
• Ensure that the business meets its obligations the prevention of money laundering under the Group Policy and Standards and under local laws and regulations.
• Take responsibility for highlighting any need to update procedures and controls as a result of changes in products, systems, policy or regulations.

People & Talent

• Junior - Focus on self-development.

Senior:

• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.  Set appropriate tone and expectations amongst colleagues and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
• Ensure active communication of vision, priorities and progress to the business to foster engagement, awareness and motivation
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and sharing best practice. 

Risk Management

• Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the Group. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them 
• Embed Operational Risk monitoring as an integral part of the business process. Towards this, to effectively carry out the assigned role, if any, under Compliance Risk Management and Operational Risk Management Assurance 

Governance

• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Willingness to ‘speak up’ in the event of any realised or perceived breach of group conduct rules or laws by colleagues
• Willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner. 

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• Head, Macro Product Management & Data Analytics
• Markets Trading
• Markets Sales
• TTO
• MAG
• CFCR
• Colleagues in Markets Product Management & Data Analytics

Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in the Markets Platforms team 
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures 

Our Ideal Candidate
o    2+ years of experience, preferably within the banking or financial service industry, and a good understanding of Rates/FX cash product and their risk evaluation, which can be leveraged to guide the platform development.
o    Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes impacting trading platforms. 
o    Knowledge of pre-trade workflows will be considered a significant advantage, including pricing, liquidity management, and order routing. Collaborate with front-office teams to enhance pre-trade decision-making tools and analytics.
o    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or other Relevant Subjects.

Role Specific Technical Competencies
•    Business Process Design
•    Core Application Systems
•    Digital Transformation 
•    Product Design and Development
•    Product Development Life cycle

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. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

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), 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 all sorts of 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.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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