Director, Process Implementation Lead, Digital Assets

Director, Process Implementation Lead, Digital Assets As the Director, Process Implementation Lead for Digital Assets at Standard Chartered, you will spearhead the design and deployment of digital asset processes within our Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) division. You will craft resilient and compliant Digital Assets frameworks that align with global best practices and regulatory standards, ensuring seamless integration with business objectives and operational risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop and communicate the strategic vision and roadmap for the digital assets initiative within CIB, setting ambitious yet achievable goals that drive innovation and growth. Lead multi‑disciplinary stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration across the business, second line of defense, and global process owners to ensure comprehensive process governance. Design and implement robust, scalable, and compliant processes that address client needs and product specifications, enhancing the client experience in the digital assets space. Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed process artifacts and governance documentation, including CCIA records, committee submissions, and approval processes to maintain transparent oversight. Champion business partnership by understanding priorities, managing regulatory changes, and delivering user‑centric solutions that support Relationship Managers and clients effectively. Embed risk management principles by identifying, tracking, and mitigating operational risks associated with digital asset processes, ensuring alignment with the bank's risk standards. Support training initiatives and communication strategies to equip teams with the necessary knowledge and tools to operate within the digital assets framework efficiently. Skills and Experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills: articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, and operational teams. Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities: facilitate collaboration and motivate cross‑functional teams to achieve shared objectives, fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: utilize Excel for detailed data analysis, PowerPoint for impactful presentations, and Word for comprehensive documentation. Analytical mindset: ability to interpret data insights to inform process improvement and strategic decision‑making. Project and change management skills: competence in managing complex process implementations with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities. Keen understanding of regulatory landscapes: experience navigating and implementing processes compliant with digital assets regulations and operational risk requirements. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Business Administration, or Technology and possesses 15+ years of experience in process management within banking or financial services, preferably involving digital asset or fintech contexts. The candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading successful process implementations and managing stakeholder relationships across complex organizational structures. Role Specific Technical Competencies Extensive expertise in policy design and implementation specifically tailored to digital assets and financial services. Experience in navigating and applying digital asset technology and associated regulatory requirements within financial institutions. Strong background in end‑to‑end process design and optimization, ensuring robustness, scalability, and compliance in operational workflows. 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. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our diverse brand and inclusive culture. 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 Competitive salary and benefits, including core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, and voluntary benefits where available. Time‑off: annual leave, parental/maternity, sabbatical, volunteering leave, and minimum global standards for annual and public holiday. Flexible working options based around home and office locations. Proactive wellbeing support via Unmind, global Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first‑aiders, and self‑help toolkits. A continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill. Inclusive and values‑driven organization celebrating diversity across teams, business functions, and geographies. 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, it means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr