Director, Banking Change

Director, Banking Change & Strategic Initiatives Apply for the Director, Banking Change & Strategic Initiatives role at Standard Chartered Singapore . Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders under Global Banking to support initiatives on Lending Transformation, workflow automation, and process optimisation. Lead the automation of new business processes and streamline existing ones, removing blockages and enhancing operational efficiency. Build close relationships with Business, Technology, Sustainable Finance, and COO teams to align product roadmaps and deliver benefits that meet client needs. Provide overall governance of Global Banking businesses, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, control and risk reporting via the Operational Risk Framework, and regulatory standards. Support business in contributing to the bank’s revenue targets and achieving efficiency. Enable the CIB ‘Originate and Distribute’ Strategy from the COO Office perspective. Represent Global Banking interests across multi‑functional project teams—business, COO, technology, legal, compliance, risk, and TPRM. Assist in overseeing global pipelines, forecasts and P&L, underwriting portfolios, and valuations/RWA for the business head, engaging in senior discussions. Support and manage the tools required by the business to perform their roles. Key Stakeholders Members of Global Banking MT Members of Debt Commitment Committee Global Head of Fund Finance Private Side Compliance Legal Risk Finance, Product Control Technology Transformation Lead, Operations Lead Sustainable Finance Other Responsibilities Embed Standard Chartered values and brand within the COO function. Perform responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures, often wearing multiple hats. Skills and Experience Product management/ownership Product delivery lifecycle experience using Agile ways of working (Scrum, ADO, etc.) Process improvement, stakeholder management, and communication Internal controls and business process design Data‑driven decision making and product analytics Experience with transformation, preferably as a Product Owner, and managing backlogs with digital tools Understanding of industry trends and client needs across workflow automation, project management, and Agile practices Our Ideal Candidate Education: Professional qualification or master’s degree preferred. Training: Product owner, scrum master, banking, business management, change management, agile ways of working. Languages: Business communication competencies. Experience: 8+ years in Corporate & Institutional Banking (or equivalent) with hands‑on experience in transformation, tech projects or initiatives for Credit business. Certifications: Product Owner certification (or equivalent) is an added advantage. Skills: Strong prioritisation, analytical, verbal and written communication, and ability to negotiate backlog priorities with key stakeholders. Character: Effective team player, builds trust‑based relationships, and demonstrates excellent stakeholder engagement. 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. If you're looking for a career with purpose and want to work for a bank that matters, we want to hear from you. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits that support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible benefits. Time‑off: annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months max), volunteering leave (3 days), and minimum global standards for public holidays. Flexible working options—home and office locations. Wellbeing support through Unmind, a digital wellbeing platform and the Employee Assistance Programme. Continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill through physical, virtual, and digital platforms. A culture of diversity and inclusion, with values that celebrate unique talents. Recruitment Assessments Some roles use assessments to help us understand suitability. If invited to take an assessment, your application has progressed to the next stage. Visit our careers website at . Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr