Senior Business Development Manager, Priority

Standard Chartered Bank; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking international bank as a Senior Business Development Manager. In this pivotal role, you will cultivate and manage relationships with mid-sized enterprises, driving growth while ensuring exceptional customer service. Your expertise in client relationship management and business development will be crucial as you collaborate with various teams to achieve strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will make a real impact on the community and the bank's success. If you're ready to take on a challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Medical and Life Insurance

Core Bank Funding for Retirement

Proactive Wellbeing Support

Continuous Learning Culture

Generous Time-off Policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in serving Business and Corporate clients.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with mid-sized corporates to drive business growth.
• Achieve financial targets by acquiring and retaining profitable customers.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Financial Modelling

Credit Assessment

Trade and Cash Products Knowledge

Communication Skills

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager, Priority

As a Standard Chartered Relationship Manager in SME Banking, you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with mid-sized and emerging corporates to drive business growth and meet the bank's strategic objectives. You will provide exceptional customer service by offering financial solutions while managing operational risk and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Achieve individual financial and non-financial targets by acquiring, growing, and retaining profitable Medium Enterprise customers within acceptable risk parameters.
2. Contribute to the team’s overall targets and optimize portfolio returns.
3. Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Credit Analysts, Team Managers, Segment Heads, and other support functions including Risk, Compliance, and Product teams.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience serving Business, Commercial, and Corporate clients.
• Experience with cross-border international businesses.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial modelling, and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to assess client creditworthiness and identify risk considerations and mitigations.
• Knowledge of trade, cash, lending, and FX products.
• Understanding of local industries, supply chains, market environment, and banking regulations related to SME Banking.
• Familiarity with operational procedures, documentation, and compliance issues.
• Knowledge of financial markets and investment products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and providing innovative solutions.
• High standards of personal conduct aligned with our core values.

We are an international bank that values agility and impact. With over 170 years of history, we aim to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. We challenge the status quo, embrace challenges, and seek continuous growth and improvement. If you seek a purposeful career with a bank that makes a difference, we invite you to apply. We celebrate your unique talents and look forward to your contributions.

Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through diversity, and our brand promise is to be here for good. We foster an inclusive environment where differences are valued and everyone can thrive.

Our core principles include:

• Doing the right thing: Acting with integrity, challenging constructively, and prioritizing the client.
• Never settling: Striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Being better together: Embracing inclusivity, authenticity, and collective effort for long-term success.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits supporting mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, in line with our Fair Pay Charter.
• Retirement savings, medical, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous leave policies including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (up to 12 months), and volunteering leave (3 days), totaling at least 30 days annually.
• Flexible working arrangements around home and office locations.
• Wellbeing support through platforms like Unmind, development courses, Employee Assistance Programme, and self-help resources.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• An inclusive, values-driven organization that celebrates diversity and respects individual potential.