Director & Regional Head - West

Job Summary Strategy The primary role will be to act as a profit centre head and handle a team of Dealers Equity Specialist and drive the team to generate desired results and deliver SCSI budgeted goals Contribute to strategy design by providing relevant insights and market information Support the execution of the strategy by leading and participating in key projects Business Handle responsibilities like branch uplift business development and handle major activities in the branch es take key decisions and initiatives Ensure proper co-ordination between the staff of all the verticals operating from the branch Handle all the responsibilities including compliance risk administration and customer complaints of the branch es Manage region s profitabilit Processes Awareness of all policies and procedures issued from time to time Make sure trades are executed in an accurate and timely manner Achieve good client outcomes through proper client profiling to identify client needs and provide corresponding investment solutions People Talent Foster teamwork and collaboration at all levels of the firm Spend time enhancing initiatives and securing mandatory certifications and licenses Risk Management Making sure that the operational risks are well controlled Manage financial regulatory reputation risk for the firm and its clients prudently Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information Governance Awareness and complying with all policies and procedures issued from time to time Review operational controls periodically to ascertain effectiveness Key Responsibilities Regulatory Business Conduct Provide oversight in line with the Standard Chartered Conduct Principals across clients in India To ensure compliance with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and compliance practices as defined by internal and external requirements This includes compliance with local banking laws other applicable laws e g laws governing securities activities company law and anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines This includes the responsibility for the conduct of individuals in the team and ensuring behaviours set out in the Group Code of Conduct are followed and that team collectively achieves the outcomes set out in the Conduct Principals and Pillars Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role Understand and comply with in letter and spirit all applicable laws and regulations including those governing anti-money laundering terrorist financing and sanctions the Group s policies and procedures and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters Embed the Group s values and code of conduct to ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies processes and regulations among employees form part of the culture Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders BMs Cluster Heads Area Directors Wealth Specialists Cluster Heads Function heads - Investment Strategy Technology Risk Operations Compliance Products and Finance Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group Country Business or Functional policies and procedures Qualifications EDUCATION Master s degree preferably in Finance from a reputed university The candidate must be a highly motivated and seasoned professional with strong experience and knowledge of equities derivatives MTF products and strategies At least 6-8 years of solid sales experience in the financial services sector with a proven track record and a portable client base Out of this at-least 3-4 years should be in prior broking firm Strong interpersonal communication and presentation abilities Good balance of technical competency and financial knowledge CERTIFICATIONS Requisite NISM certifications Skills and Experience In-depth knowledge of economic and market trends Knowledge of business management principles and practises Disciplined approach to risk management and an understanding of client appetite for risk Strong numerical and analytical skills Working knowledge of MS Office suite of applications 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 thing and 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-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 all sorts of 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 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 36806