Job Summary

We are looking for a highly proficient Product Specialist with expertise in FX Derivatives to join our dynamic Wealth Digital Products and Proposition Domain team. This pivotal role requires bridging business strategy with technological execution to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative software solutions that meet clientele and regulatory demands.

The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of capital markets, notably within Wealth Management products, and demonstrate a technical acumen to oversee complex derivative platforms. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams including technology leads, product owners, and regulatory specialists to ensure seamless delivery and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals committed to excellence, continuous learning, and making a significant impact within an international banking environment that champions innovation, diversity, and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently manage and configure the FX Derivatives platform to ensure exceptional performance, uptime, and reliability in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement new features that enhance functionality and user experience within the FX Derivatives domain.
• Ensure all platform capabilities comply with relevant business requirements, regulatory mandates, and internal policies through rigorous validation and continuous improvements.
• Proactively troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to maintain platform integrity and client satisfaction.
• Conduct systematic upgrades, apply security patches, and perform maintenance operations to uphold system security standards and operational efficiency.
• Thoroughly test and validate new enhancements to assure high quality and reliability of deliverables prior to deployment.
• Maintain compliance with the bank’s cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy regulations, and legal requirements to minimize risks and safeguard assets.
• Collaborate extensively with interfacing systems' teams to guarantee fluid integration, data accuracy, and operational cohesiveness.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, actively living by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct in all activities.
• Take ownership in embedding regulatory compliance and business conduct standards, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively to identify, assess, escalate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance-related matters promptly.

Key stakeholders you will work with include:

• Subdomain Technical Lead
• Engineering Lead
• Release Managers
• Product Owners

Additional responsibilities include advocating for and embedding the Group’s brand values within IT projects, complying fully with Group, Country, Business, and Functional policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications for this role include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• At least 8 years of comprehensive and relevant experience, notably in managing FX Derivatives within the financial services sector.
• Proven expertise with FX Derivatives processes and platforms, demonstrating applied knowledge in day-to-day operations and product delivery.
• Familiarity with Margin Management systems is highly desirable and an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile delivery framework, with a solid understanding and application of Scrum methodologies to ensure iterative and high-quality software development.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Strong proficiency in SQL and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to analyse and present relevant data effectively.
• Experience and practical knowledge of ADO (Azure DevOps) and Confluence to support agile project management and documentation needs.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail, underpinned by a systematic and structured approach to challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, with the ability to adjust messaging appropriately across diverse audiences including technical teams, management, and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various organisational levels.
• Technical familiarity with RESTful APIs enabling seamless integration and data exchange between systems.
• Robust understanding of Scrum methodology, including the principles, components, and practical application to software product development processes.
• Experience in Software Change Request Management, adept at handling product change requests originating from customers, vendors, and internal sources efficiently and transparently.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank that combines agility with scale to create significant impact. For over 170 years, we have been dedicated to fostering progress for our clients, communities, and colleagues worldwide. We challenge conventions, embrace ambitious goals, and continuously seek innovative opportunities to grow and excel.

Joining us means engaging in a career with purpose in a bank that values your unique skills and encourages your professional growth. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring every person feels respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our shared ethos encompasses:

• Doing the right thing – Acting with integrity, speaking up, and placing clients’ interests at the forefront.
• Never settling – Continuously striving for excellence, embracing innovation, and learning from all experiences.
• Being better together – Fostering a culture of trust, inclusiveness, and collaboration to build sustainable success.

What we offer

In alignment with our Fair Pay Charter, Standard Chartered offers an attractive and competitive remuneration package alongside comprehensive benefits designed to support your overall wellbeing – mental, physical, financial, and social.

• Robust core bank funding covering retirement savings schemes, medical coverage, and life insurance, supplemented by flexible and voluntary benefit options where available.
• Generous leave entitlements that include annual leave, extensive parental and maternity leave (up to 20 weeks), sabbatical opportunities of up to 12 months, and dedicated volunteering leave (3 days), alongside minimum global public and annual holidays totalling at least 30 days.
• Flexible working arrangements that accommodate hybrid models, enabling balanced home and office work patterns for optimal productivity and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive wellbeing resources such as access to Unmind, a market-leading digital mental health platform, resilience and professional development courses, global Employee Assistance Programmes, mental health first aid support, and a rich selection of self-help tools.
• A strong culture of continuous learning, offering numerous opportunities for skill development, upskilling, and reskilling through physical, virtual, and digital platforms.
• An inclusive, values-driven workplace that embraces diverse perspectives, supports individuality, and fosters equal opportunities across teams and geographies.