Director, Treasury Markets AG
Standard Chartered
Job Summary
We are seeking an outstanding Director, Treasury Markets to lead our front-line markets execution division. Treasury Markets (TM) plays a pivotal role in balancing liquidity and capital resources, ensuring interest‑rate risk management for the banking book, and optimising Group RoTE across the organisation. In this leadership role you will oversee investment portfolios, liquidity management and interest‑rate strategy while driving collaboration across regions to achieve Group‑wide performance. You will shape local execution, provide market expertise and act as a first line of defence in managing liquidity, regulatory requirements and financial risks. This is a high‑impact opportunity to lead a mission‑critical function and influence strategic outcomes at Group level.
Key Responsibilities
* Balance market pricing, credit performance and liquidity to determine optimal portfolio positioning.
* Make strategic investment decisions aligned with financial resource frameworks (capital, liquidity, RWA) to maximise RoTE within approved mandates.
* Maintain a portfolio of HQLA and short‑term interbank exposure to support liquidity and regulatory obligations.
* Execute currency switches to capture rate opportunities in alignment with Liquidity Management oversight.
* Leverage on‑ and off‑balance‑sheet products (e.g., IRS) for hedging and risk management.
* Ensure compliance with minimum hold requirements and risk appetite frameworks.
* Provide expert market insights and elevate risks that could affect portfolio strategy.
* Understand and execute within the IRRBB framework, driving outcomes for NII sensitivity.
* Work closely with Liquidity Management and Portfolio teams to align hedging and balance‑sheet strategy.
* Contribute to regional strategy for optimal liquidity and balance‑sheet management.
* Ensure robust liquidity risk management to withstand market and name‑specific stress scenarios.
* Oversee management of regulatory reserves, LCR and compliance with local statutory requirements.
* Optimise balance‑sheet utilisation, funding and risk‑return outcomes.
* Lead through example, promoting strong values, a culture of accountability, and proactive risk management.
* Actively contribute to Investment Management forums and cross‑regional initiatives.
* Share knowledge and strengthen best practices across the TM organisation.
* Develop talent, provide continuous training and ensure succession planning for critical roles.
* Employ and retain high‑quality Treasury professionals.
Skills & Experience
* German‑based candidate with deep understanding of local regulatory and liquidity environments.
* 7+ years’ experience in Treasury Markets, balance‑sheet management, liquidity risk or fixed‑income portfolio management – preferably within a large international bank.
* Proven leadership in managing investment portfolios, interest‑rate risk and liquidity frameworks.
* Strong knowledge of regulatory ratios (LCR, NSFR), IRRBB, HQLA construction and hedging instruments.
* Excellent understanding of financial resource optimisation (capital, liquidity, RWA, RoTE).
* Strategic thinker with ability to prioritise Group objectives over regional interests.
* Outstanding communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build high‑performance culture and drive outcomes.
* Strong analytical and market‑interpretation capabilities.
* Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Risk or related field preferred.
About Standard Chartered
We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years we have 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 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.
What We Offer
* 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, combined to 30 days minimum.
* Flexible working options based on 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 a range 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 that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Banking
Location
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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