ICBC Standard Bank Plc

Skill Band: Front Office Location: London Type: FTC Date Posted: 9 Jan 2026 Director, FIC Structuring About the job ICBCS Global Markets offers sales, structuring and trading expertise to our clients across a range of products, with particular strengths in Emerging Markets. Global Markets comprises of two core divisions, namely Commodities and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). The Commodities business provides trading, sales, working capital solutions and structuring expertise through its Metals and Energy teams. The division's expertise extends to the management and financing of physical commodity inventories across these asset classes. The FIC Division offers a comprehensive set of foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, money markets, capital markets and structured financing products. It is subdivided into two business areas: FX Rates & Credit comprising Local Markets Trading & Strategy, Credit Trading, Treasury Markets and Investor Sales teams FIC Origination, Structured Solutions and DCM comprising FIC Origination Teams; Structured Solutions Trading, namely Collateralised Financing (Collateral Trading, Structured Derivatives and XVA), Structured Financing, and QAD; and Debt Capital Markets. Our clients include Financial Institutions, Corporations, Governments and Institutional Investors around the world. What you'll be doing High Level - team member within FIC Structuring working with the FIC origination teams and trading businesses to deliver structured FIC solutions to our global client base. Focus capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimisation strategies for ICBCS and its clients. The role will be a Certified Person under the Senior Manager and Certified Person Regime and will be expected to comply with the regulatory conduct rules under the regime You'll be responsible for: Proactively working with,FIC global origination teams including the Americas and Asia to develop new products & solutions, to lead to executed transactions, to fulfil client needs and meet bank business objectives. Specific focus on client capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions. ICBCS Finance, Treasury and Global Markets teams to develop and execute transactions which increase the bank's capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency. Execution & Process Partner with FIC Trading and Origination to structure and execute transactions which optimise balance sheet, regulatory liquidity and capital consumption of ICBCS and its clients. Ensure all internal approvals are received including credit, legal, finance and compliance and all relevant committees (TAC, NPSTAC, CRMC, Credit Committee and Exco/Board if applicable). Work with Origination to obtain authorisation for transactions via the TAC process. Work with Trading to obtain authorisation for New Products via the NPP/NPSTAC process. Maintain deal files for Structured Transactions and transaction term sheets and/or descriptions if required. Minimise and monitor operational risk incidents, internal and external transaction audits. Work with relevant support functions to engage with external counsel or advisors supporting a transaction. Conduct Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank Uphold the Values of the firm Escalate all significant Regulatory / Compliance issues immediately through appropriate channels Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed Operates within the terms of the SLAs with Standard Bank Group and MOUs with ICBC Group What you'll need to be successful We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch Proven experience in developing and executing capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions with a proven ability to consistently produce to targets. Strong technical expertise on transactions which increase capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency for banks and their clients. Strong understanding of Regulatory environment and working within these parameters. Understanding of PRA and FCA rules and regulations Understanding of capital, risk and control Banking and Legal knowledge Strong technical expertise across GM products offered by us (Foreign Exchange, Credit, Interest Rate and Equities collateral). Strong derivative and hedging knowledge within an EM context Strong credit structuring and documentation expertise Understanding of IFRS and International Taxation Finance / budget management Why should you join us? ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential. Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination. What's in it for you? Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

A leading financial markets and commodities bank in London is seeking a Director for FIC Structuring. The successful candidate will focus on delivering structured solutions to clients while collaborating with global origination teams. Key responsibilities include developing products, executing transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role demands strong experience in capital optimisation and a solid understanding of the regulatory environment. Competitive benefits and hybrid working options are offered.