Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Standard Chartered
Job overview
The Managing Director Investors Coverage, Americas at Standard Chartered leads client relationship strategy for the Investors business, driving revenue growth and risk management across the Americas region.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining and executing client strategies, growing the Hedge Funds and Real Money Funds portfolio, partnering with product teams, originating new business, engaging senior client management, managing risks and compliance, and leading a team with a focus on governance and regulatory adherence.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a competitive salary with discretionary variable pay, a best-in-class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match, robust medical coverage with Health Savings Accounts, family benefits, flexible/hybrid work arrangements, generous time-off policies, wellbeing support, continuous learning opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong financial markets product knowledge, especially in Credit and Fixed Income, proven investor client relationships, understanding of regulatory frameworks, relevant certifications including Risk & AML, Series 79, 63 & SIE, and a bachelor's degree in Banking or Finance; an MBA is preferred.
Career development
The company supports continuous learning with opportunities to reskill and upskill through physical, virtual, and digital learning platforms, fostering professional growth within an inclusive and values-driven culture.
Work environment and culture
Standard Chartered values integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, promoting a culture of doing the right thing, continuous improvement, and working better together in a diverse environment.
Company information
Standard Chartered is an international bank with over 170 years of history, focused on driving commerce and prosperity through diversity, offering a broad range of banking services globally.
Job location and travel
The role is based in the Americas with flexible/hybrid working options depending on role-specific considerations.
Unique job features
The position offers unique opportunities to lead strategic client relationships in the alternative asset space, engage with senior client executives, and contribute to digital asset strategy and sustainability initiatives within a global banking environment.
Company overview
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group with a strong presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company provides a wide range of financial services including retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and treasury services. Founded in 1969 through the merger of Standard Bank of British South Africa and Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, it has a rich history of supporting trade and investment across its markets. The bank generates revenue primarily through interest income from loans, fees from financial services, and trading activities.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize strategic client relationship management, highlighting your experience in owning front-to-back client relationships and driving revenue growth in the financial services sector, especially with hedge funds and real money funds in the Americas.
Highlight your expertise in risk management, including AML, CDD, and credit risk, and your ability to balance business growth with regulatory compliance and governance.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Standard Chartered's official careers website (www.sc.com/careers), LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Standard Chartered's Investors Coverage or Client Coverage divisions; initiate conversations by referencing recent Standard Chartered initiatives in digital assets or sustainable investing, or by asking about their experience working on cross-regional client strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'client relationship management,' 'risk management,' 'account planning,' 'structured credit,' 'AML,' 'CDD,' 'financial markets,' and 'investor client relationships' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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