Director Islamic Markets And Structured Solutions

Standard Chartered

Job Summary

Responsible to manage and drive Islamic Origination business in Assigned Region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Develop new markets for Islamic Global Banking ( GB ) business
• Embed Saadiq across Corporate & Investment Banking ( CIB ) businesses
• Actively maintain market intelligence on different markets where Islamic products are offered and track competitor moves
  
  

Business

• Deliver assigned Islamic Global Banking business budget in Assigned Region / geographies
• Jointly market/pitch, originate, structure, and distribute Islamic structured deals with key Product Teams (Capital Markets, Syndications, Infrastructure Finance, Financing Solutions, Development & Agency Finance, Financial Markets, Leveraged Finance & Private Credit) across Assigned Region
• Build relationships with Islamic banks/windows in the Assigned Region to expand existing business and develop new business opportunities
• Deepen client relationships in the Assigned Region specifically focusing on cross sell opportunities for SCB s Islamic business
• Lead end to end deal execution including deal structuring, negotiating terms (pertaining to Sharia compliance) with the client and securing mandates.
• Seek guidance/ secure approvals from the Bank s Shariah advisors to ensure that the transaction remains in line with Shariah compliance requirements.
• Develop relationships with key Islamic investors (Banks/FIs) to syndicate and distribute transactions.
• Identify new product requirements for Islamic GB business and co-ordinate with Product Development unit to launch new products in Assigned Region.
  
  

Processes

• Build relationships with business partners to manage and enhance operational processes, where required.
• Build relationships with support departments to manage and enhance operational processes, where required
  
  

Governance

• Responsible for delivering effective governance; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.
• Zero tolerance on Shariah appropriateness and sustainability issues.
  
  

Key stakeholders

• Work with local stakeholders such as:
• Global Banking teams in CIB, and products.
• Operations, Legal & Compliance, Risk, etc to ensure compliance to local regulatory & internal product & Shariah requirements.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• slamic Banking & Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Markets and Debt Structuring
• Derivatives
• Islamic Banking Product Knowledge
  
  

Qualifications

• EDUCATION Post graduate qualification preferable in Finance and Banking
• TRAINING 10 years of Islamic Banking experience with specific focus on Investment Banking business including Islamic Syndications, Sukuk and Islamic structured financing products: or
• LANGUAGES English (required)
  
  

About Standard Chartered

Were an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, weve 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 youre 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 cant wait to see the talents you can bring us.