Standard Chartered
Job Summary We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Markets Sales Support to join our Global Markets Client & Sales Operations team. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of Sales, Operations, Risk, Technology, and Client Management, supporting the Global Macro Sales Sponsors business. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior Sales leaders, you will drive initiatives that enhance client experience, accelerate onboarding, optimise trade lifecycle processes, and improve Sales productivity across multiple asset classes including FX and Rates. You will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence, managing complex client and Sales escalations, and leading transformation initiatives that create scalable, technology-enabled solutions across the Global Markets franchise. The successful candidate will combine strong Markets product knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management, influencing skills, and a proven transformation mindset, driving innovation, process optimisation, and sustainable change to enhance client outcomes and support the ongoing evolution of the Global Markets business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Business Transformation Partner closely with the Global Head of Macro Sales Sponsors and senior Markets stakeholders to execute strategic business initiatives. Act as a catalyst for transformation by identifying opportunities to modernise processes, enhance operating models, and embed digital, client-centric ways of working across the Global Markets franchise. Drive key transformation programmes including: Digital onboarding and e onboarding enhancements. Streamlined client onboarding and account opening frameworks. Risk assessment optimisation and accelerated client classification processes. Legal and documentation prioritisation initiatives. Maintain a strong understanding of Global Markets products, infrastructure developments, and regulatory landscapes. Champion innovation, automation and process transformation initiatives that improve scalability, reduce operational risk, and enhance client outcomes. Sales Enablement & Client Experience Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for Global Markets Sales teams. Deliver first class pre trade and post trade support across the client lifecycle. Partner with Sales teams globally to build a commercially focused and client centric operating model. Lead resolution of complex client and Sales escalations with strong ownership and sound judgement. Ensure the delivery of outstanding client service while supporting business growth objectives. Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation Analyse operational metrics and management information data to identify recurring issues and drive root cause remediation. Design and implement scalable controls, governance frameworks and operational processes. Identify opportunities to automate manual activities and improve workflow efficiency. Support new product launches through process design, operational readiness, testing coordination, and implementation. Collaborate with Operations, Technology and COO teams to continuously enhance trade lifecycle efficiency. Skills And Experience Essential Experience 6+ years of experience within Global Markets, Markets Operations, Sales Support, Middle Office, Client Lifecycle Management, or a related Capital Markets environment. Strong knowledge of Global Markets products with experience supporting FX and Rates businesses; broader multi asset class exposure is highly advantageous. Proven track record managing complex client facing operational processes within investment banking or financial markets. Experience leading cross functional initiatives involving Sales, Operations, Technology, Risk and COO teams. Strong understanding of client onboarding, trade lifecycle processes, operational controls and regulatory requirements. Technical & Professional Skills Advanced knowledge of capital markets products and operational workflows. Exceptional problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities. Strong project management and change management experience. Ability to interpret data, identify trends and implement strategic improvements. Experience driving automation, digitisation and process optimisation initiatives. Qualifications Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship building skills. Strong transformation mindset with the ability to challenge existing practices, drive innovation, and lead change through influence, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Strong influencing and communication abilities with senior leadership audiences. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment. Self starter who demonstrates ownership, resilience and accountability. Collaborative team player with the ability to lead through influence across global teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent are advantageous. 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.
Job Summary We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Markets Sales Support to join our Global Markets Client & Sales Operations team. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of Sales, Operations, Risk, Technology, and Client Management, supporting the Global Macro Sales Sponsors business. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior Sales leaders, you will drive initiatives that enhance client experience, accelerate onboarding, optimise trade lifecycle processes, and improve Sales productivity across multiple asset classes including FX and Rates. You will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence, managing complex client and Sales escalations, and leading transformation initiatives that create scalable, technology-enabled solutions across the Global Markets franchise. The successful candidate will combine strong Markets product knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management, influencing skills, and a proven transformation mindset, driving innovation, process optimisation, and sustainable change to enhance client outcomes and support the ongoing evolution of the Global Markets business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Business Transformation Partner closely with the Global Head of Macro Sales Sponsors and senior Markets stakeholders to execute strategic business initiatives. Act as a catalyst for transformation by identifying opportunities to modernise processes, enhance operating models, and embed digital, client-centric ways of working across the Global Markets franchise. Drive key transformation programmes including: Digital onboarding and e onboarding enhancements. Streamlined client onboarding and account opening frameworks. Risk assessment optimisation and accelerated client classification processes. Legal and documentation prioritisation initiatives. Maintain a strong understanding of Global Markets products, infrastructure developments, and regulatory landscapes. Champion innovation, automation and process transformation initiatives that improve scalability, reduce operational risk, and enhance client outcomes. Sales Enablement & Client Experience Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for Global Markets Sales teams. Deliver first class pre trade and post trade support across the client lifecycle. Partner with Sales teams globally to build a commercially focused and client centric operating model. Lead resolution of complex client and Sales escalations with strong ownership and sound judgement. Ensure the delivery of outstanding client service while supporting business growth objectives. Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation Analyse operational metrics and management information data to identify recurring issues and drive root cause remediation. Design and implement scalable controls, governance frameworks and operational processes. Identify opportunities to automate manual activities and improve workflow efficiency. Support new product launches through process design, operational readiness, testing coordination, and implementation. Collaborate with Operations, Technology and COO teams to continuously enhance trade lifecycle efficiency. Skills And Experience Essential Experience 6+ years of experience within Global Markets, Markets Operations, Sales Support, Middle Office, Client Lifecycle Management, or a related Capital Markets environment. Strong knowledge of Global Markets products with experience supporting FX and Rates businesses; broader multi asset class exposure is highly advantageous. Proven track record managing complex client facing operational processes within investment banking or financial markets. Experience leading cross functional initiatives involving Sales, Operations, Technology, Risk and COO teams. Strong understanding of client onboarding, trade lifecycle processes, operational controls and regulatory requirements. Technical & Professional Skills Advanced knowledge of capital markets products and operational workflows. Exceptional problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities. Strong project management and change management experience. Ability to interpret data, identify trends and implement strategic improvements. Experience driving automation, digitisation and process optimisation initiatives. Qualifications Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship building skills. Strong transformation mindset with the ability to challenge existing practices, drive innovation, and lead change through influence, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Strong influencing and communication abilities with senior leadership audiences. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment. Self starter who demonstrates ownership, resilience and accountability. Collaborative team player with the ability to lead through influence across global teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent are advantageous. 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.
Standard Chartered
Summary As an Associate Director within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals M&A team, you will support senior team members in the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions. The role provides exposure to cross-border transactions across the sector, with opportunities to develop expertise across both advisory and financing products. Summary As an Associate Director within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals M&A team, you will support senior team members in the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions. The role provides exposure to cross-border transactions across the sector, with opportunities to develop expertise across both advisory and financing products. You will be involved in financial and valuation analysis, financial modelling, company and industry research, due diligence activities, and the preparation of client materials. You will work closely with deal teams across the Bank, supporting transactions from pitch through to closing. The role also involves day-to-day project management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of work produced by analysts and interns. This position is suited to candidates looking for broad exposure to complex transactions within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals sector. Key Responsibilities Support the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions across the Oil, Gas & Chemicals sector. Conduct financial, valuation and company analyses using industry-relevant methodologies. Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess operating performance, capital structures and potential transactions. Prepare client presentations covering strategic alternatives, M&A opportunities, capital markets activity and corporate finance topics. Perform industry, market, company and target research, including benchmarking and competitive analysis. Participate in transaction due diligence and support the drafting of marketing, transaction and documentation materials. Lead the preparation of marketing and transaction materials in partnership with senior members of the team. Coordinate with deal team members across the Bank to support transaction delivery. Manage day-to-day execution workstreams, stakeholder engagement and project coordination on live transactions. Review, coach and provide guidance on work produced by analysts and interns. Skills And Experience Manage Financial Analysis- Balance Sheet Financial Forecasting and Modelling Effective Presentation CF - Corporate Valuation Manage Conduct Risk Management and Internal Controls Business - Market Knowledge Business - Products and Processes Sales - Prospecting Sales - Client Pitching Sales - Relationship Management CIC & CF - Bank Lending Qualifications We welcome candidates with significant M&A experience, relevant sector expertise, or a combination of both. Background in M&A, investment banking, project finance, structured finance, debt capital markets, equity capital markets or other transaction-focused environments. Exposure to a leading investment banking platform is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Natural Resources or broader industrial sectors is highly valued. Proven track record of supporting end-to-end transaction execution, ideally across both M&A and financing transactions. Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities. Ability to prepare client-facing materials, conduct company and industry research, and work closely with senior deal teams. Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coach, review and support the development of junior team members. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Mergermarket. Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; CFA or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous. 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.
Summary As an Associate Director within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals M&A team, you will support senior team members in the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions. The role provides exposure to cross-border transactions across the sector, with opportunities to develop expertise across both advisory and financing products. Summary As an Associate Director within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals M&A team, you will support senior team members in the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions. The role provides exposure to cross-border transactions across the sector, with opportunities to develop expertise across both advisory and financing products. You will be involved in financial and valuation analysis, financial modelling, company and industry research, due diligence activities, and the preparation of client materials. You will work closely with deal teams across the Bank, supporting transactions from pitch through to closing. The role also involves day-to-day project management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of work produced by analysts and interns. This position is suited to candidates looking for broad exposure to complex transactions within the Oil, Gas & Chemicals sector. Key Responsibilities Support the origination and execution of M&A and financing transactions across the Oil, Gas & Chemicals sector. Conduct financial, valuation and company analyses using industry-relevant methodologies. Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess operating performance, capital structures and potential transactions. Prepare client presentations covering strategic alternatives, M&A opportunities, capital markets activity and corporate finance topics. Perform industry, market, company and target research, including benchmarking and competitive analysis. Participate in transaction due diligence and support the drafting of marketing, transaction and documentation materials. Lead the preparation of marketing and transaction materials in partnership with senior members of the team. Coordinate with deal team members across the Bank to support transaction delivery. Manage day-to-day execution workstreams, stakeholder engagement and project coordination on live transactions. Review, coach and provide guidance on work produced by analysts and interns. Skills And Experience Manage Financial Analysis- Balance Sheet Financial Forecasting and Modelling Effective Presentation CF - Corporate Valuation Manage Conduct Risk Management and Internal Controls Business - Market Knowledge Business - Products and Processes Sales - Prospecting Sales - Client Pitching Sales - Relationship Management CIC & CF - Bank Lending Qualifications We welcome candidates with significant M&A experience, relevant sector expertise, or a combination of both. Background in M&A, investment banking, project finance, structured finance, debt capital markets, equity capital markets or other transaction-focused environments. Exposure to a leading investment banking platform is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Natural Resources or broader industrial sectors is highly valued. Proven track record of supporting end-to-end transaction execution, ideally across both M&A and financing transactions. Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities. Ability to prepare client-facing materials, conduct company and industry research, and work closely with senior deal teams. Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coach, review and support the development of junior team members. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Mergermarket. Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; CFA or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous. 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.