Ceo & Head-gift City

Requisition Number 46255 Job Location Gandhinagar IND Work Type Office Working Employment Type Permanent Posting Start Date 18 12 2025 Posting End Date 01 01 2026 Job Summary The job holder is responsible for driving business performance growth strategic direction governance risk and talent management for GIFT CITY- a branch of Standard Chartered Bank UK This involves working closely with the GIFT CITY Board and other stakeholders in driving the company Key Responsibilities Strategy Articulate strategy for GIFT City Look for new avenues of business diversify across client segments and industries As a business head represent in the OGMG ALCO Risk committees Build a strong business through GIFT City by offering a suite of products in line with the overall agreed business strategy Business Accountable for achieving top line revenue goals in line with agreed targets Manage and drive GIFT CITY financial performance accurate forecasting managing cost budget effectively Provide leadership in managing funding liquidity requirements for GIFT CITY Streamline the process of doing business in GIFT CITY and improve coordination with stakeholders Represent GIFT CITY in front of Regulators Clients Auditors External events as applicable Responsible for delivering effective governance capability to challenge fellow OU executives effectively and willingness to work with them in an open and cooperative manner Processes Liaison with Risk IT Operations Compliance etc to provide direction in streamlining processes in GIFT CITY Ensure seamless execution of deals Ensure to highlight any process gaps and suggest appropriate solutions Ensure OBL processes are maintained without any exceptions People Talent To manage OBL team with appropriate oversight and Guidance Embed a high-performance culture Ensure adherence to proper and professional conduct in the entity Risk Management Role model and demonstrate right decisions for the franchise by balancing Risk Compliance with Business Establish and maintain appropriate frameworks to ensure business functions in GIFT CITY comply with internal policies procedures codes and applicable external laws and regulations Gather critical mass of issues of material importance and escalate to Group governance committees as appropriate In partnership with Credit BORM and OR complete on-going monitoring in line with OBL Governance requirements Ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures as it relates to OBL activities Governance Ensure appropriate governance processes and operational risk parameters are followed in GIFT CITY Ensure compliance with the highest standards of regulatory conduct and compliance practices as defined by internal and external requirements This includes compliance with local regulatory requirements other applicable laws e g laws governing securities activities company law and anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines Embed the Group s values and code of conduct and ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies processes and regulations among employees form part of the culture Ensure all operational and policy requirements are met for all transactions Ensure work efficiency and no failed internal or external audits or operational risk findings related to OBL Ensure high standard and housekeeping of all approvals for all bookings and onboardings at OBL Regulatory Business Conduct Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are covered for all deals booked in GIFT City OBL Highlight any compliance issue identified for escalation and work towards solutions 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 Lead the GIFT City Team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank s Conduct Principles Fair Outcomes for Clients Effective Financial Markets Financial Crime Compliance The Right Environment Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders External IFSCA GIFT Authority External lawyers Legal counsel Other banks External Auditors Clients Distribution partners Alliances for Retail Products Internal Head Strategy Process Governance and Subsidiaries Business Product Heads Country Chief Risk Officer India Head Compliance India CFO India Company Secretary Other Function Heads and teams Group ALM TM IBSM Originating country RM CA and Product partners OU and OBL Credit Key Measurables Delivering on agreed Targets and Strategy Effective Regulatory Client Engagement Timely turnaround on deals Prompt identification reporting and resolution of any risk issues Satisfactory internal audit external audit reviews etc Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values in India Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group Country Business or Functional policies and procedures Qualifications Master s degree in business management finance or relevant Preferably 15 years experience in banking understanding of SCB s GIFT City strategy and business potential Languages English and or local language skills as relevant to country requirements Team and Stakeholder Management skills Skills and Experience Manage Conduct Risk Management and Internal Controls SIF Manage People Business - Strategy and Business Model SIF Business - Market Knowledge SIF Business - Products and Processes Business - Financial Analysis and Control SIF 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