Job Description

The Role Responsibilities Background * The Sub-Advisor Solutions (SAS) team sits within Managed Investments and delivers Sub-Advisor Solutions proposition to Private Bank clients and Priority clients through actively managed funds/mandates manag The Role Responsibilities Background The Sub-Advisor Solutions (SAS) team sits within Managed Investments and delivers Sub-Advisor Solutions proposition to Private Bank clients and Priority clients through actively managed funds/mandates managed by experienced external sub-advisors that are selected and monitored by the SAS team. These solutions provide the foundation of a client&rsquos overall portfolio strategy with a medium to long-term investment horizon. Key Responsibilities The primary role of the Product Manager is to ensure that the sub-advised funds/mandates are always operational. This broadly includes the full spectrum of selection and monitoring, and governance responsibilities. For the selection and monitoring responsibilities, the Product Manager is expected to assist the Head of Sub-Advisor Solutions in the selection of new sub-advisors and the continuous monitoring and due diligence of the sub-advisors. The Product Manager is expected to engage stakeholders maintain and produce marketing materials organise frontline communication events respond to product enquiries. On the governance aspect of the role, the Product Manager will ensure that all governance requirements are met. Prepare Service Review Meeting and follow-up on action items. Conduct/assist in the continuous operational due diligence of the sub-advisors. Prepare Fiduciary Obligations Deck papers and follow-up on action items. Keep abreast of latest practice and requirements regarding outsourcing policy/regulation and provide support on outsourcing process and documentation requirements. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of outsourcing related risks and compliance issues. Drive and execute various governance projects. People & Talent Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Work in collaboration with Team and other required stakeholders as deem fit. Enjoy working in a challenging, fast paced environment. Regulatory & Business Conduct Able to work independently but also effectively as a team and support the team in case of any ad-hoc requirements. Strong organization skills, resourceful and demonstrates initiative. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders. Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications Tertiary education minimum. 3+ years of experience in business fields, preferably in Asset Management or Funds business. Skills and Competencies Good knowledge of global equity and/or fixed income markets. Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills. Experienced user of mutual fund databases (Morningstar/Lipper) would be an added advantage. Relevant skills/experience as a product management professional - Product Knowledge, Product Launch, Operational Knowledge and Governance . Good communication skills. Role Specific Technical Competencies Business facilitation Tertiary education Excel (knowledge of Macros/Pivot) Morningstar/Lipper (knowledge of) is an advantage About Standard Chartered We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 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. Be better together , we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term. 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, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks 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. 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