Senior Manager

Standard Chartered Plc; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture & values-driven

Fair Pay Charter and competitive pay

Retirement savings/insurance

Generous leave and sabbatical options

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Standard Chartered Plc is seeking an experienced leader to drive the efficient, controlled execution of Wealth Management operational activities. You will oversee client onboarding, transaction processing, account maintenance and servicing, while maintaining strong risk and regulatory compliance across end-to-end client lifecycles.

You will partner with Front Office, Product, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure service quality, governance and continuous improvement, enabling scalable operations

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in Wealth Management operations and client lifecycle processes.
• Strong governance, risk, and control mindset with regulatory awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with Front Office, Product, Risk and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Wealth Management operational processes for accurate, timely client transactions.
• Oversee onboarding, account maintenance and servicing to meet service levels.
• Identify and address service gaps to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
• Support audits and regulatory reviews through documentation and remediation tracking.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to automate and standardize workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive accountable governance and change readiness.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Transaction Processing

Job description

The role exists to ensure the efficient, controlled and client-focused execution of operational activities that support Wealth Management products, services and client transactions. The role is accountable for delivering operational excellence across core processes while maintaining strong risk and control standards, service quality and regulatory compliance.
Working closely with Front Office teams, Product partners, Risk and Compliance functions, the role oversees operational processes that enable the end-to-end client lifecycle, including onboarding, transaction processing, account maintenance, investment servicing and operational issue resolution. The role ensures service commitments are met while managing operational risks and supporting business growth objectives.
Through effective governance, process optimisation and stakeholder engagement, the role contributes to client satisfaction, operational resilience, regulatory compliance and the scalability of Wealth Management operations.

Key Responsibilities

Client andTransaction Operations
Manage Wealth Management operational processes to ensure accurate, timely and controlled execution of client transactions and servicing activities.
Oversee transaction processing, account maintenance and operational support activities to meet agreed service levels and client expectations.
Resolve operational exceptions, enquiries and escalations to minimise client impact and maintain service quality.
Monitor operational performance and capacity to ensure sustainable support for business growth and changing client needs.

Client Lifecycle andService Delivery
Lead operational activities across client onboarding, account opening, maintenance and closure processes to support a seamless client experience.
Ensure client records, documentation and account information remain accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance and Risk teams to facilitate timely completion of client lifecycle activities.
Identify and address service gaps to improve operational efficiency and client outcomes.

Risk, Control and Regulatory Compliance
Maintain effective controls across Wealth Management operations to mitigate operational, regulatory and conduct risks.
Ensure operational activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and established control standards.
Investigate operational incidents, root causes and control weaknesses, implementing corrective actions where required.
Support audits, reviews and regulatory examinations through accurate documentation, reporting and remediation tracking.

Operational Excellence andProcess Improvement
Analyze operational performance data to identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and efficiency improvements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce risk and improve service delivery outcomes.
Establish and monitor key operational metrics, service indicators and management information to support decision-making.
Drive adoption of standardized processes and best practices across Wealth Management Operations

Stakeholder Management andBusiness Partnership
Partner with Wealth Management, Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance teams to support effective operational delivery.
Provide operational insights and recommendations that inform service improvements, risk mitigation and business decisions.
Facilitate governance forums, operational reviews and stakeholder discussions to drive accountability and action.
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, issue resolution and proactive engagement.

Change Delivery andOperational Readiness
Support implementation of new products, regulatory changes and strategic initiatives by assessing operational impacts and readiness requirements.
Coordinate testing, process updates and operational transition activities to ensure successful implementation.
Embed new controls, procedures and operating models to maintain operational effectiveness.
Monitor post-implementation outcomes and address operational issues arising from change initiatives.

People and Talent
Lead, coach and develop team members to build operational capability, performance and succession strength.
Create an inclusive, accountable and high-performing team environment aligned with organizational values and conduct expectations.
Set clear objectives, provide ongoing feedback and support development planning to enable individual and team success.
Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing and operational excellence across the team.

Motivations

Driving operational excellence through process improvement, data-driven insights and scalable solutions that enhance client experience, service quality and risk management.
Solving complex operational challenges by balancing client needs, regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations while maintaining strong controls and service standards.
Leading high-performing teams and change initiatives that build capability, strengthen operational resilience and support sustainable business growth.

Our Ideal Candidate

Key Experiences
10 +years experience managing Wealth Management, Private Banking, Investment Operations or related financial services operations.
Experience overseeing client lifecycle, transaction processing, account servicing or investment operations activities.
Demonstrated success implementing operational improvements, productivity enhancements or control strengthening initiatives.
Experience managing operational risk, audit findings, regulatory requirements and remediation activities.
Experience working with Front Office, Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Proven ability to manage operational performance, service levels, governance forums and stakeholder expectations.
Experience leading teams, developing talent and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global employee assistance programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and self-help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.

Visit our careers website to learn more about us: www.sc.com/careers.

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