Assistant Manager, Trade Core Operations

Standard Chartered; Cottrellville Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing platform

Learning culture

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking an Assistant Manager, Trade Core Operations to lead end-to-end system administration and transformation initiatives across trade services. You will drive delivery plans, coordinate with IT, compliance and risk, and mentor a growing team to ensure high-quality operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, and strong stakeholder engagement in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher qualification in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related fields.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience managing digital transformation projects within the Trade Operations domain.
• Comprehensive understanding of trade finance products, process workflows, regulatory frameworks and accounting principles.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong operational mindset.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end system administration for Trade Services.
• Own the technical leadership of large-scale legacy system transformation programmes with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and oversee transformation strategies with delivery plans, timelines and budgets.
• Execute routine and advanced system administration tasks to support daily workflows.
• Provide expert consultation to internal Trade users and stakeholders of inter-related systems.
• Create, update and deliver training materials and workshops for end users.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring KPIs and adapting strategies.
• Coordinate with IT, compliance, risk and business units to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Mentor and support team members to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Product + Process

Project Management

Manage Change

Education

University degree or higher qualification

Job description

Assistant Manager, Trade Core Operations

Job Details

Assistant Manager, Trade Core Operations Job Description Requisition Number: 48054 Job Location: Kwun Tong, HKG Global Grade: Band 7 Work Type: Office Working Employment Type: Permanent Posting Start Date: 26/01/2026 Posting End Date:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end system administration for Trade Services, ensuring smooth and efficient operations while continuously identifying and implementing process improvements aimed at maximising the centre's productivity and service quality.
• Own the technical leadership of large-scale, multi-year legacy system transformation programmes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute complex projects within the evolving banking landscape.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive transformation strategies, managing delivery plans, timelines and budgets to meet business objectives and compliance standards effectively.
• Execute routine and advanced system administration tasks to support daily operational workflows, ensuring stability, security and performance of trade operations platforms.
• Provide expert consultation and operational solutions to internal Trade users and stakeholders of inter-related systems, fostering a collaborative environment to address challenges and enhance system functionalities.
• Create, update, and deliver targeted training materials and workshops for end users, ensuring thorough understanding and adoption of new systems or processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, operational procedures and transformation activities to support ongoing improvements and knowledge sharing.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring key performance indicators, soliciting stakeholder feedback, and adapting strategies to meet dynamic operational demands.
• Coordinate with IT, compliance, risk, and business units to ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Mentor and support team members in developing their technical expertise and operational competencies, fostering a high-performing and engaged team dedicated to trade services excellence.

Job Requirements

• University degree or higher qualification, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience managing digital transformation projects within the Trade Operations domain, demonstrating impactful results and operational enhancements.
• Comprehensive understanding of trade finance products, process workflows, regulatory frameworks and accounting principles to effectively translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strong operational mindset, capable of navigating complex scenarios and delivering pragmatic solutions.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams to achieve and exceed set objectives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management capabilities, adept at building strong relationships across multiple business units and external partners to facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to operate independently with accountability, as well as thrive within a dynamic team environment, demonstrating flexibility and proactivity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including both spoken and written Cantonese and English.
• Self‑driven and highly organised with an aptitude for managing multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• A passion for driving operational improvements and innovation, actively seeking opportunities to enhance trade service processes and technologies.
• Willingness and commitment to undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by leadership to support the broader organisational goals.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Product + Process
• Project Management
• Manage Change

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. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thingand are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle,continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together,we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

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-offincluding 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 workingoptions based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing supportthrough 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 all sorts of self‑help toolkits
• A continuous learning cultureto support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.