Associate Director, Cross Border, Advisory

Standard Chartered India; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Singapore seeks a qualified candidate to manage FEMA-related queries, regulatory interactions, and improve client education. The ideal applicant will have 5-6 years of experience in capital account transactions and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment. This full-time position offers a chance to work within a values-driven organization that champions inclusivity and collaboration.

Benefits

Core bank funding for retirement savings

Medical and life insurance

Flexible time-off policies

Proactive well-being support

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in addressing FEMA related queries.
• Ability to manage client communications regarding regulatory changes.
• Experience in organizing training events on FEMA.

Responsibilities

• Handle RBI queries and coordinate regulatory perspectives.
• Organize client/internal training events on FEMA.
• Create standard templates for document submissions.

Skills

Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines

Excellent written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Client-facing communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking skills

Decision-making aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Regulatory environment of financial services

Education

5-6 years of experience in capital account transactions

FEDAI certification

Experience in FEMA operations

Experience in Cash/Trade operations

Job description

As a candidate for the position, you will be responsible for addressing pre-transaction or non-transaction related FEMA related queries from clients and intermediaries. You will also handle RBI queries pertaining to special approval/adhoc cases by guiding clients on what needs to be included in the customer letter, reviewing drafts, and annexures before submission to the bank. Attending RBI meetings and representations for clients to obtain regulatory views prior to application submission will be part of your duties. Additionally, you will organize client and internal training events on FEMA, assist clients in filling out regulatory forms, and maintain effective relationships with regulators. You will also manage client communications regarding changes in regulations and create standard checklists/templates for document submission for capital account and current account transactions.Key Responsibilities:- Strategy: Become the AD bank of choice for ETB and NTB clients- Business: CCIB- Processes- Risk Management- Governance: Awareness of the regulatory framework and requirements relevant to the roleKey Stakeholders:Internal stakeholders include teams such as Corp, Inst & Commercial Ops Team, SME India Team, Financial Markets India Team, Cash Sales/Products/OCC teams, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Relationship Managers, Client Coverage Managers, Global Business Services Team, and Country Technology Team. External stakeholders include clients, vendors, suppliers of services, managers in RBI, FEDAI, and other regulatory institutions, as well as statutory/external auditors.Skills and Experience required for this role include a thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines, excellent written, oral, and client-facing communication skills, interpersonal and public speaking skills, decision-making, and problem-solving aptitude in the regulatory environment of financial services.Qualifications:- 5-6 years of experience in handling capital account transactions including FEDAI certification- Experience in FEMA operations- Experience in Cash/Trade ops- Experience in vetting FEMA documentsAbout Standard Chartered:Standard Chartered is an international bank that aims to make a positive impact for clients, communities, and employees. The bank values diversity, challenges the status quo, and seeks new opportunities for growth and improvement. If you are looking for a purpose-driven career in a bank that makes a difference, Standard Chartered welcomes your unique talents and contributions.Values and Offerings:Standard Chartered values integrity, continuous improvement, collaboration, and inclusivity. As an employee, you can expect core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, flexible time-off policies, proactive well-being support, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work culture.Join Standard Chartered to be part of a diverse and values-driven organization that celebrates uniqueness and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.,

• Recruiter Details Standard Chartered India
• Job Type Full time

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines
• Excellent written
• oral
• clientfacing communication skills
• Interpersonal
• public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decisionmaking
• problemsolving
• Regulatory Environment Financial Services

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• Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines