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Job Summary

This role could be based in Singapore and UK. 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.

Support the Head of GLRR Operations to ensure effective design, oversight & execution of the following key processes:

• Material Risk Takers (“MRTs”) related processes, including (but not limited to) MRT identification/communication processes, regulatory submissions and deferred compensation modelling/calculations.

• UK Certification Regime (“CR”) related processes, including (but not limited to) Fit & Proper Assessment processes for Certified Persons (“CPs”), regulatory notifications of CPs and Notified Non-Executive Directors (“NNEDs”), maintenance of CP & NNEDs Master Lists and CP Identification Framework; and

• Licensed & Regulated Roles (“LRR”) Operations related processes, including (but not limited to) maintenance of Global LRR Roles Register and regulatory registrations/de-registrations.

• Draft communication plans and templates related to MRT status notifications, including those to impacted individuals, their People Leaders and the Human Resources teams responsible for the provisional identification during the hiring process.

• Advise GLRR/CR/MRT Operations teams to ensure that their processes/controls and corresponding Desk Operating Instructions are fit-for-purpose to comply with the relevant MRT, CR and LRR requirements.

• Support the Head of GLRR Operations in overseeing offshore operations team, ensuring alignment with agreed SLAs and process. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining clear communication and reporting regularly on progress, challenges and key outcomes.

• Provide practical advice on MRT processes and requirements to MRTs’ People Leaders and MRTs.

• Provide practical advice on certification processes and requirements to CPs’ People Leaders and CPs.

• On-going evaluation of the robustness of LRR, MRT and CR operations, hand-off with other teams and recommend areas for improvements where required.

[Note: Only for selected local LRR regimes.]

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management

Support the Head of GLRR Operations to establish & manage regular Management Information to monitor:

• Key Performance Indicators of GLRR/CR Operations teams are met;

• MRT and CR related risk and operational issues; and

• LRR related risk and operational issues.

• Support the Head of GLRR Operations to establish & manage the appropriate Controls and Control Sample Testings/Key Control indicators to ensure that LRR, MRT, CR operations related risks are identified & mitigated in a timely manner.

[Note: Only for selected local LRR regimes.]

Regulatory and 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

• CR/GLRR/MRT Operations Teams

• Senior Managers Regime Team

• Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct Risk (“CFCR”), Regulatory Regime Team

• Chiefs of Staff and Business Planning Managers that support various Senior Managers

• Group Corporate Secretariat Team

• People Leaders of CPs and MRTs

• Certified Persons and MRTs

• Strategy & Talents, Governance and Controls Teams

Various Human Resources (“HR”) Teams:

• Rewards Governance

• Performance Management

• Reward Analytics

• Performance Rewards Benefits Advisory

• HR, Talent Acquisitions

• HR, Business Partners

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 6+ years of Compliance, Risk and Governance work experience in financial services with the ability to collaborate effectively with offshore operations teams.

• Prior experience of working on Material Risk Taker and/or UK Certification Regime is a plus.

• Good drafting skills and ability to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner.

• Good ability in interpreting regulatory & internal Bank requirements, and then establishing risk appropriate processes & controls to comply with them.

• Good knowledge of bank’s general governance and risk management frameworks.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• Successful record of building personal credibility and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate and work dynamically across a broad range of stakeholders from different Businesses and Functions.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Analytical Thinking

• Regulatory Environment – Financial Services

• Risk Management

• Financial Services Industry

• Organisational Governance

• Effective Communication

• Written Communication

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.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

RegASK is an AI-driven solution enabling end-to-end intelligent regulatory workflow orchestration — automating regulatory intelligence with curated content and actionable insights, smart documentation, and a connected community of 1,700+ subject matter experts for streamlined regulatory execution globally. RegASK augments Regulatory Affairs teams, combining AI efficiency and community-driven intelligence to streamline compliance across the product lifecycle.

Our team is highly diverse, with more than 10 nationalities across 3 continents, entrepreneurial and very agile. We are currently recruiting highly motivated individuals to support our ambitious growth plans.

If you are a doer who enjoys working across industries and continents, autonomous in your working style, and eager to problem solve, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Director who will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, shape RegASK's financial and operational strategy, and play a hands-on role in fundraising. This is a pivotal leadership role at a high-growth SaaS company. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in technology finance, a strong network in venture, and the ability to build and lead a finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Finance Function Leadership

• Manage the finance team across accounting and FP&A.
• Oversee statutory compliance, tax planning, and treasury management across Singapore and US entities.
• Partner with the CEO, CPTO, and commercial leadership to support pricing, contract structure, and revenue recognition strategy.
• Drive operational efficiency through data-driven insights and process automation, leveraging AI-native financial tools.

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Define and execute RegASK's financial strategy aligned with the company's growth ambitions and SaaS scaling model.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning (P&L, cashflow, unit economics, SaaS metrics).
• Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support Board and executive decision-making.
• Establish financial controls, governance frameworks, and appropriate reporting infrastructure.

Investor Relations and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary financial interface with current and prospective investors, board members, and financial institutions.
• Prepare and present Board-level financial reporting, investor updates, and strategic briefings.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, legal counsel, and external financial advisors.
• Support partnership due diligence and integration planning as needed.

Fundraising and Capital Strategy

• Lead end-to-end fundraising process, including investor targeting, pitch narrative, due diligence management, and term sheet negotiation.
• Update and own the financial model, investor materials (deck, data room, financial projections), and supporting documentation.
• Build and manage relationships with venture capital, growth equity, and strategic investors across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US.
• Evaluate and execute alternative financing instruments including venture debt, convertible notes, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience at a technology or SaaS company.
• Direct, hands-on experience leading a fundraising process from preparation through close.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS business models, metrics, and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining investor relationships.
• Experience operating in a high-growth, global, multi-entity environment.
• Strong financial modelling and data storytelling skills; ability to translate complex data into board-level narratives.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid).
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact role at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and Compliance/Regulatory Intelligence.
• High visibility role with significant Board and global leading investors exposure.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and qualifications to excel as our Finance Director, please submit your resume and a brief note on your fundraising experience for our consideration.

We appreciate all applications, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering joining the RegASK team — we look forward to reviewing your application!

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven SalesDirector, APAC to lead regional sales strategy and execution for our FMCGinstant food and beverage portfolio. This role will be responsible for drivingrevenue growth, managing distributor networks, and expanding market shareacross key APAC markets including Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Sales Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share targets across APAC
• Identify growth opportunities, market entry strategies, and channel expansion plans
• Drive P&L accountability for the region, ensuring sustainable and profitable growth

2. Distributor & Channel Management

• Lead, manage, and optimize a robust distributor network across diverse APAC markets
• Establish strong partnerships with key distributors, ensuring alignment on sales targets, brand positioning, and execution standards
• Evaluate distributor performance and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing strategies, and trade agreements

3. Market Expansion & Business Development

• Identify and onboard new distributors and partners in emerging markets
• Lead go-to-market strategies for new product launches and market entries
• Monitor competitive landscape, consumer trends, and pricing strategies

4. Key Account & Trade Management

• Oversee key regional accounts and modern trade channels where applicable
• Ensure strong in-market execution, visibility, and promotional effectiveness
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns, activations, and product positioning

5. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with global and regional teams including marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and operational efficiency
• Provide market insights to influence product development and portfolio strategy

6. Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing regional sales team (where applicable)
• Set KPIs, track performance, and drive accountability across markets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 10–15 years of sales experience in FMCG, with a strong focus on food & beverage
• Proven track record in distributor management across APAC markets
• Strong experience in instant food categories (e.g., noodles, ready-to-eat, packaged meals) highly preferred
• Deep understanding of markets including Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia
• Demonstrated success in scaling regional sales operations and achieving aggressive growth targets
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in multinational or regional roles with matrix reporting structures

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Responsibilities:

• Spearhead strategic client acquisition initiatives and cultivate enduring partnerships with high-value corporate clients to entrench and drive sustainable revenue growth focusing on trade along China corridor. 
• Originate and pitch structured bespoke financial solutions by proactively identifying business opportunities and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration for seamless execution. 
• Expand the institutional client base through advanced market intelligence, leveraging industry networks and the bank’s regional footprint. 
• Consistently surpass individual and team profitability benchmarks through meticulous account planning and performance optimization. 
• Partner with internal product specialists to deliver integrated financial solutions, enhancing client value and maximizing ancillary income streams. 
• Lead comprehensive credit and marketing engagements, including the structuring of complex deposit and financing arrangements tailored to client-specific needs. 
• Design and implement sophisticated trade finance and credit facilities, ensuring alignment with client objectives and risk appetite. 
• Conduct in-depth credit assessments and maintain active engagement with credit risk units to facilitate timely and sound credit decisions. 
• Oversee portfolio performance through rigorous monitoring frameworks, ensuring asset quality and early identification of emerging risks. 
• Uphold stringent compliance with internal governance standards and external regulatory frameworks across all client interactions. 
• Develop and deliver high-impact client proposals, credit memoranda, and financial models to support strategic decision-making and deal structuring. 
• Maintain a forward-looking perspective on market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and competitive positioning to inform client strategy and product innovation. 
• Facilitate end-to-end client onboarding and transaction execution, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction. 
• Establish and nurture executive-level relationships within client organizations to influence strategic direction and foster long-term engagement. 
• Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic alliances, co-investments, and joint ventures with multinational clients. 
• Provide comprehensive reporting and analytics on portfolio health, deal pipeline, and business development initiatives to senior management.

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in Corporate / Investment Bank. Strong Trade Finance experience is a requirement.
• Strong relationship and reach to senior management in corporates. 
• Proven origination and execution track record in corporate deals across ASEAN.
• Credit and marketing corporate finance experience will be an advantage 
• Regional exposure and ability to navigate cross-border teams, regulatory environments, and local business nuances.
• Good relationships and access to corporates in Singapore and across ASEAN (relationships with international and Chinese corporates will be an advantage).

The Corporate Finance team  

Our Corporate Finance team helps a diverse client base with their M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory needs. This leadership role provides the opportunity to shape the strategy of the practice, work in a dynamic environment, and collaborate with Grant Thornton advisory teams across Singapore and the region.  

Responsibilities  

• Support origination and development of transaction opportunities, contributing to client coverage and sourcing of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates  

• Execute detailed financial analysis and modelling for M&A and capital raising transactions  

• Prepare, review, and finalise pitch decks, proposals, presentations, and investment memorandums for internal and external stakeholders  

• Execute due diligence processes, including gathering, analysing, and interpreting financial data, identifying key risks and issues  

• Conduct company, industry, market, and valuation research to support transaction execution and strategic recommendations  

• Perform valuation analyses using various methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions  

• Engage with clients, investors, and stakeholders as part of transaction execution and delivery 

• Mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring quality delivery across workstreams  

• Provide input into fundraising exercises, capital structuring, and transaction execution  

• Provide oversight on the commercial outcomes of the team 
  

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CFA, CPA, ACA) preferred  

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm, investment banking, or corporate finance  

• Preferred experience in a client-facing role within investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or similar professional services environment  

• Proven track record in M&A, capital raising, sell-side or corporate advisory transactions  

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation abilities  

• Detail-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines  

• Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools 

Job Summary

Risk Management

As a successful Credit Analyst, you will partner the team’s two key stakeholder communities, Client Coverage and Risk, to deliver credit and product solutions. There will be emphasis on credit report writing as well as risk analysis and due diligence. Your daily job would include:

• To partner with Relationship Managers in pursuing their client strategies through proactive idea generation, support in preparing materials for client discussion and through discussion on key risk aspects. Accompanying Relationship Managers on client visits, as part of general due diligence in respect of credit analysis.

• To partner with Risk through clear presentation of credit proposal, as well as through proactive discussion of key risk aspects.

• To provide insightful, relevant, succinct and timely credit analysis of a portfolio of SCB’s clients, current or prospective.

• Documentation support on credit aspects and working with Legal Documentation Unit where applicable.

• Proactive monitoring of key entity or industry wide events and/or developments, as well as of covenants and risk triggers where applicable.

• Support CA Team Leader and others in the team on ad hoc projects, strategic initiatives and exercises aimed at improving or enhancing the team’s activities.

Key Responsibilities

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

• GAMs, RAMs, FAMs

• Risk

• Product partners

• CDD, where relevant

• Legal, Audit and Compliance, where relevant

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Economics or comparable.

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in Commercial Banking/Corporate Banking.

• Strong analytical ability, focused on the assessment and calibration of credit risk.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to work across cultures and within a dynamic environment.

• Good understanding of financial statement analysis and banking products such as trade, lending, FX etc.

• Team player with a can-do attitude.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Credit Analysis and Verification

• Knowledge of Customers

• Addressing Customer Needs – Products and Processes

• Analytical Thinking

• Industry Knowledge

• Problem Management Process

• Account Management

• Risk Management

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.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and business growth

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks or opportunities

3. Cash Flow & Fund Management

• Manage company cash flow, working capital, and liquidity
• Optimize capital structure and funding strategies
• Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements

4. Cost Control & Profitability

• Monitor costs and improve operational efficiency
• Implement cost-saving initiatives
• Analyze margins and profitability by product/service

5. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements
• Manage tax planning and reporting
• Establish internal controls and risk management policies

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting team
• Develop financial policies, systems, and procedures
• Support cross-department collaboration

7. Business Advisory Role

• Advise CEO and senior management on financial matters
• Support business expansion, investments, and mergers/acquisitions
• Evaluate new projects and ROI

8. Audit & Governance

• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure proper corporate governance practices
• Oversee internal and external audits

Job Summary

As Director of Strategy & Investment, you will lead strategic planning, market analysis, and investment activities to drive growth in global gaming markets. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape competitive strategies and execute high-impact transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual and multi-year strategic plans by translating market insights into clear priorities and actionable roadmaps
• Analyze global gaming industry trends, competitive landscape, emerging technologies (AI, cloud gaming, live services), and regulatory changes to inform senior leadership decisions
• Prepare executive-level strategy presentations, market analyses, and competitive benchmarking reports for leadership team
• Facilitate strategic planning across business units to align priorities, allocate resources, and set key milestones
• Identify and prioritize strategic investment and M&A opportunities aligned with company growth objectives, managing processes from screening to investment committee presentations
• Lead due diligence workstreams including commercial, financial, and operational assessments, coordinating with legal, finance, and external advisors
• Support post-deal integration planning and monitor portfolio investments’ strategic and financial performance
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships such as IP licensing, co-development, publishing deals, and platform collaborations
• Advise product and commercial teams on strategy to connect long-term goals with daily business decisions
• Manage relationships with investors, partners, industry bodies, and government stakeholders to support business development

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven skills in strategic analysis, financial modelling, and investment evaluation within gaming, technology, or media industries
• Solid knowledge of M&A transaction processes, deal structures, and due diligence workflows
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to distill complex data into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations
• Strong project management skills to lead multiple workstreams independently and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across functions and with senior stakeholders

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• MBA or Finance degree preferred
• Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or private equity/venture capital
• Direct exposure to gaming industry dynamics including game development cycles, monetisation models, and live service operations
• Experience supporting cross-border transactions in Southeast Asia or other high-growth markets
• Prior experience at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or a bulge-bracket investment bank
• Exposure to AI, cloud gaming, or emerging technology investment theses

• Excellent opportunity to join a government firm to handle trade and investments.
• 5 months contract to cover sabbatical.

About Our Client

This role is with a government organisation, committed to fostering economic development and promoting trade and investment opportunities. The organisation manages large-scale projects.

Job Description

This position is responsible for driving export growth and attracting foreign investment into the organisation's home region. The ideal candidate will have strong sales and business development capabilities, with the ability to build influential networks, convert commercial opportunities into tangible outcomes, and support companies seeking to expand into Southeast Asia. The role also involves engaging potential investors interested in exploring opportunities connected to the organisation.

The Director will represent the organisation in senior-level engagements, maintain strategic relationships with both regional and international stakeholders, and actively promote trade and investment prospects across priority sectors.Key Responsibilities

• Analyse regional market trends and assess how they influence export, investment, and international business opportunities. Provide insights to guide strategic direction.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with senior executives of companies operating in-or planning to engage with-the organisation's priority sectors, such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and defence.
• Represent the organisation in high-level meetings and negotiations, supporting potential investors and trade partners from exploration through to final decision-making, with the goal of driving new investment and export outcomes.
• Lead structured sales and business development initiatives, including targeted outreach campaigns, opportunity sourcing, and research-based prospect selection.
• Deliver market intelligence and commercial insights to senior leadership regarding export potential and outbound investment opportunities.
• Coordinate and support incoming business missions, ministerial visits, industry delegations, and commercial programs conducted within the region.
• Partner with export advisory teams to ensure companies receive end-to-end support, including market briefings, logistics for delegations, coordination of networking events, and post-visit follow-ups.
• Oversee strategic sector-specific programs designed to strengthen client engagement and drive trade and investment outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director, Trade and Investment should have:

• Solid understanding of how trade frameworks and economic policy are shaped and implemented.
• Experience working with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of international investment processes and how cross‑border capital flows operate.
• Proven experience in:Conducting market research and performing detailed market analysis using digital tools, datasets, and survey methodologies.Navigating and working across key markets in the region and maintaining awareness of commercial developments both locally and internationally.Operating strategically within fast-paced environments and applying sound commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated capability in business development, trade promotion, or attracting investment opportunities.
• In-depth understanding of sectors relevant to trade, foreign investment, and international education.
• Excellent cross‑cultural communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to clearly articulate progress, insights, and outcomes.
• Awareness of government operations, along with the credibility needed to effectively contribute to international business, investment, and education initiatives.
• Comfort and proficiency in using social media platforms and digital communication tools.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects within the government sector.
• Temporary position offering a chance to make a significant contribution to economic growth.
• 5 months contract to cover sabbatical.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact

Li Xuan Lim (Lic No: R22107137/ EA no: 18C9065)

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Phone number

+65 6643 9729
Michael Page (Personnel) Pte Ltd | Registration No.201736642C

Job Responsibilities

(A) Head Office Compliance & Japanese Regulation Advisory

• Provide guidance and direction in accordance with Japanese laws/regulations and HO policies/rules.
• Advise APAC offices on implementation issues and required controls relating to updates in HO policies, particularly Corporate Compliance.
• Coordinate approvals and discussions with HO for policy changes, new initiatives, and implementation matters.
• Provide advisory and review for front-office initiatives, new products/services, and new businesses from the perspective of Japanese regulations.

(B) Regional Oversight

• Enhance governance and compliance oversight for APAC offices including bank branches and group companies such as securities, bank, and consumer finance.
• Provide advisory support to strengthen compliance frameworks the bank branches and the group companies .
• Ensure to support day-to-day communication between the Head of MFC team, the Head of   Securities team as well as the Head of Branch Oversight team and the General Manager as well as Head Office, making certain that any concerns are promptly escalated to management and resolved.
• Oversee compliance reporting, documentation management, and implementation of group-wide policies.
• Drive initiatives to enhance compliance frameworks across the region, collaborating with the Heads of oversight of group companies such as securities and consumer finance.
• Coordinate with HO and local offices on group-level compliance issues.

(C) Liaison with HO

• Function as the key liaison between APAC offices and HO on compliance, regulatory matters, and policy implementation.
• Coordinate with HO on budget, expense management, and headcount/resource.

• Manage reports to HO and periodic updates.

(D) Other Assigned Duties

• Manage additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Department Head.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.), or equivalent.
• More than 10 years' experience in planning activities in Compliance or AML in FI (in a Japanese bank would be desirable).
• Experience in policy development, training delivery, and compliance oversight of group companies. Experience in cross-border compliance coordination is preferrable.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory governance, Japanese regulations, and retail compliance.
• Knowledge of Japanese laws and regulations especially related to banking industry.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and to work under tight timelines.
• Strong management skills based on a solid understanding of first-line business processes and risk drivers.
• Excellent communication skills in a global environment and stakeholder management skills , native proficiency in Japanese is essential as the role will need to communicate frequently with stakeholders in Head Office, or Japanese regulators when necessary.

The Corporate Finance & Disclosures Department regulates:

(i) the offering of securities, business trusts and collective investment schemes (including REITs);

(ii) the conduct of takeover and merger transactions;

(iii) the disclosure of interests in securities of listed entities; and

(iv) SGX as a listed entity.

It also supervises corporate financial advisers and credit rating agencies, and coordinates the Capital Markets Group's regulatory approach to corporate and sustainability disclosures.

A) Administration of the Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) regime

Review offers of retail CIS— including applications for CIS authorisation and recognition, and CIS prospectus and product highlights sheet to ensure compliance with relevant requirements under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes. Administer the notification framework for offers of CIS to accredited investors. Assess breaches of SFA requirements by CIS and recommend appropriate courses of action in accordance with the Regulatory Action Framework.

B) Project work

Supporting a study into the possibility of a PISCES-like private market exchange in the Singapore context, and possible implications for Singapore’s regulatory framework Supporting a project to implement a Proof-of-Concept AI-driven listed company surveillance model. Supporting ongoing study of tokenisation developments and implications for the regulatory framework for CIS and securities.

C) Handling consumer complaints (1Q27)

3-month full-time attachment to the Consumer Issues Division (CSI). You will be expected to primarily handle consumer calls and complaints on financial institutions (FIs) and unlicensed entities, and follow-through a case from start to end. Besides consumers,you will also engage with FIs and other government agencies, as well as relevant MAS supervisory and policy departments on assigned cases.    Apart from handling consumer feedback, you could also be involved in relevant projects such as using the experience to improve the working model between CSI and other departments, ways to harness the feedback to improve policies, complaints analytics and consumer risk surveillance projects.

Requirements :

• Relevant experience or degree in Business, Accountancy, Law or Financial Economics preferred
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to work at both conceptual and operational levels
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team
• Natural inquisitiveness and ability to be creative in problem-solving
• Good written and verbal communication skills. You will be expected to interface with internal and external stakeholders directly, including other government agencies, foreign regulators, financial intermediaries and industry practitioners

This is a contract position. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

PART A: Duties & Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain the firm relationship with Japan Group Headquarter Finance and Accounting Department in Japan with full understanding of Group finance strategy, and Group Accounting standard
2. Develops financial strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to the top management, outlining strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
3. Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team
4. Responsible for ensuring effective internal controls, risk and compliance management framework are operational is the Asia Pacific region
5. Work with the top management on the development and evaluation of short term and long term strategic financial objectives and goals
6. Oversee and manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation and reporting
7. Propose action plans and ensuring annual financial objectives are attained
8. Develops financial strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis,
9. Any other ad-hoc tasks that may be assigned by the Company from time to time

PART B: Experience & Skill-set required

1. Minimum Degree related to Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Management or equivalent field, or graduate from Recognized Accountancy Bodies.
2. CPA / ACCA equivalent accreditation
3. At least 10 years of working experience and 5 years of experience in a Corporate Finance Managerial position within a fast paced and dynamic environment
4. Result-oriented, have strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and proactive
5. Team player and able to work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting
6. Sharp analytical mind, attention to details, exceptional problem-solving skills, and have an ability to remain calm in times of uncertainty and stress
7. Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and Japanese is required to communicate effectively on finance and accounting matters and to support professional discussions with the Group Headquarters in Japan.

Job Summary

A CFCR Advisory role for Transaction Banking (TB) focused on Cash. SCB has a strong global heritage as a leading cash management bank, and this is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned risk manager to support a growing business that is at the forefront of contributing to global economies. The role holder will join the Group CFCR Transaction Banking Advisory team in their capacity as Director, CFCR Advisory, TB, Cash and support the Executive Director, Group CFCR Advisory TB, Cash, in managing all compliance, financial crime and conduct risks relating to TB Cash business, covering all TB Cash product and service offerings, especially the Clearing services supported by teams sitting in the location.

Key Responsibilities:

• To help the Group meet its commitment of being "Here for Good" by building a sustainable framework that places Compliance, Conduct and FCR best practice standards, at the forefront of the Group's agenda.

• As an independent second line risk control function, to execute the relevant aspects of the Compliance, Conduct and FCR Principal Risk Type Frameworks (“PRTFs”) through robust independent risk control and the provision of specialist advice and constructive challenge in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the Group's TB Cash products and service offerings including focus on especially the Clearing services supported by teams sitting in the location.

• For the evaluation and assessment of the effectiveness of the Group's Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk commitments and requirements.

•To proactively support and challenge the Group's businesses and supporting functions to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory and compliance requirements and strive to achieve fair outcome for the Group's clients.

•For maintaining independence, delivering timely responses, and timely escalation of risks and issues where the management tolerance of the firm is exceeded.

•For maintaining constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions, and to assist the Executive Director, Group CFCR Advisory TB, Cash, to interface with and support all key stakeholders.

•For supporting the management of regulatory relationships with all of the Group’s regulators, whose rules the Group is subject to.

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.

• Support TB business to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders:

• Heads of CFCR Segments & Products

• Country and Cluster Heads/Leads of CFCR Advisory, TB

• Head of Sanctions, Segments & Products

• Head, FCR Screening

• Head, FCR Controls

• Senior TB Business Management

• TB COO teams

• Financial Crime Surveillance & Operations (FCSO)

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years working experience in Banking and Cash products.

• Experience in Risk Management

• Good grasp of banking regulatory environment

• Experience in Cross-functional Collaboration.

• Experience in Change Management

• Effective presentation & Communication

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• CFCR Risk Type Advisory

• Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance Policies and Standards

• Organization Governance

• Compliance Risk Assessment

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.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

Job Summary

Standard Chartered is investing significantly in digital transformation to improve our productivity, client and employee experience and creating capacity to reinvest in incremental growth activities. The Director, Strategic Engagement, Transaction Banking (TB), will play a critical role in shaping how transformation and change is communicated, understood and embedded throughout TB.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Engagement, TB, this role is responsible for designing and delivering a cohesive communications strategy across the entire Transformation & Business Change portfolio. This includes translating complex programme content into clear, engaging and consistently branded updates that drive alignment, visibility and adoption.

The role combines strategic thinking with exceptional execution – ensuring every initiative is communicated with clarity, impact and consistency under the One TB agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy across the TB Change and Transformation portfolios

• Ensure consistent, timely and accurate stakeholder communication and information flows.

• Maintain consistent branding, tone and messaging across all programmes

• Align programme updates to the broader One TB narrative and strategic priorities

• Track and analyse data across channels to continuously improve communication effectiveness

Content Development and Channel Management

• Create high-quality written content including programme updates, articles and announcements

• Develop bite-sized, multi-channel content formats that increase reach and engagement

• Design visually engaging infographics that clearly show programme progress, milestones and impact

• Build and maintain the TB Transformation and Business Change SharePoint sites as central knowledge hubs

Visual and Digital Execution

• Design clear, consistently branded infographics and dashboards that illustrate progress and impact

• Produce visually engaging communication assets using Canva and PowerPoint

• Support video content creation including scripting, storyboarding, production and editing

• Ensure visual storytelling enhances understanding and drives engagement among stakeholders

Change and Engagement

• Embed structured change and engagement practices across the portfolio to support effective programme implementation, stakeholder alignment and adoption where required

• Partner with key stakeholders and programme leads to shape messaging that reinforces business readiness and implementation milestones

• Identify opportunities to improve clarity, reduce noise and increase the impact of portfolio communications

Executive and Stakeholder Reporting

• Develop regular updates following QPR cycles, ensuring clarity and consistency

• Transform detailed portfolio data into executive-ready summaries

• Ensure senior stakeholders have visibility of programme progress and key milestones

Key Stakeholders

• Head of TB Transformation & Change Delivery

• Programme Directors across our strategic initiatives

• Key partners and senior leaders within the broader organisation

• Corporate Affairs and Brand Marketing

Our Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years of strong experience in communications, internal engagement or transformation communications

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to simplify complex technical content

• Ability to translate data into visual storytelling

• Solid understanding of digital content architecture and user experience principles

• Experience supporting large-scale programmes or transformation initiatives preferred

• Experience in financial services desirable; knowledge of Transaction Banking advantageous but not essential

Technical Skills

• Canva – strong working knowledge

• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel

• Experience building and managing SharePoint or internal digital sites

• Video creation and editing tools such as Adobe preferred

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and ability to code simple web pages advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with outstanding execution capability

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Detail-oriented with strong brand discipline

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Proactive, resilient and delivery-focused

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Strategic Communications Planning & Execution

• Content Development, Visual Communication & Data Storytelling

• Transformation & Change Communications

• Digital Content & Channel Management

• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Project Management & Change Methodologies

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.

Recruitment Assessments

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

• Lead overall financial strategy and planning

• Oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk

• Advise management on financial decisions

• Build and lead finance team

• Manage relationships with investors, banks, and stakeholders

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of senior finance experience

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills