APAC Operations and Risk Associate Director

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous leave & sabbatical

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced operations professional to drive efficiency across the APAC hub for all product lines. You will manage trade capture, lifecycle activities, and ensure timely escalation of issues to minimise risk exposure while partnering with Technology for transformation.

The role emphasizes governance, controls, and stakeholder management with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structured products and risk/PnL concepts.
• Ability to interpret financial instruments and associated risks.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely escalation and remediation of trade lifecycle issues to minimise risk exposure.
• Support strategy to drive operational readiness and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with technology to enable transformation and automation in operations.

Skills

Structured product knowledge

Risk and PnL knowledge

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Markitwire

RTNS

Bloomberg

ICE Link

Job description

Standard Chartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced operations professional to drive efficiency across the APAC hub for all product lines. You will manage trade capture, lifecycle activities, and ensure timely escalation of issues to minimise risk exposure while partnering with Technology for transformation.

The role emphasizes governance, controls, and stakeholder management with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced banking environment.