CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Standard Bank Limited is a leading third generation private commercial bank that has a work environment that promotes diversity, embraces change, and provides leadership opportunities to every team member. We are on a fast track within the banking industry and are seeking highly skilled professionals to take us even further.

If you are looking for a career that will give you ample scope to develop, help you unlock potential to make a real headway, SBL should be your choice. At SBL, our employees are valued as individuals and recognized for the contributions they make.

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Position: Head of ICCD: In the rank of SEVP/DMD

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance
• Responsible for implementing, directing and overseeing the auditing and compliance programs
• Conducts and directs audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations
• Provide timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors 
• Researches new or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, BB Guidelines, market risk, financial instruments, etc.) 
• Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.
• Assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets
• Compiles reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements
• Directs and appraises the activities of audit and compliance personnel
• Creates and improves homogenous Compliance Culture in the branches that aligns with the control and business objectives of the Bank
• Serves as liaison for all external audit and regulatory agencies
• Effective development and utilization of staff in assigned areas of responsibilities and maintaining a management style that foster and promote co-operation, team work, commitment, and ensuring optimal level of performance of subordinates
• Developing, managing and executing the operational plans based on strategic plans set and agreed with the Board and MD/CEO
• Must be well connected in the banking and business professional network
• Able to develop and implement banking operations, risk management and governance strategies to meet organizational needs and establish a high quality performance standard

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must have Masters in any discipline from a reputed university (Preferably in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Economics or in other Social Science disciplines)
• Must have knowledge in Internal Control and Compliance (ICC)
• Professional qualifications such as FCA, FCMA, ACA, ACCA, ACIB, CFA, CISA is preferable
• Minimum 25 years banking experience with minimum 2 years experience in the senior management position as EVP/SEVP in banking sector
• Must have minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in ICC
• Must have minimum 10 (ten) years experience in branch level in managerial position
• Comprehensive understanding of banking transaction process relevant to products and services offered to customers
• Excellent knowledge of global issues and its impact on economy and bank
• Fraud and Operational risk knowledge     
• Policy and Regulation interpretation and implementation.      
• Excellent communication, presentation and inter personal, people management and leadership skills
• Age not exceeding 55 years as on 30 June 2016

Position: Regional Manager for Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet Region: (In the rank of SVP/EVP/SEVP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Regional Manager is responsible for the administration and efficient operation of managing full service branches within his/her assigned region, including operations, lending, product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Bank's objectives
• Develops new deposit and loan business; provides a superior level of customer relations and promotes the service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation; achieves individual, branch and region goals through new business, referrals and retention of account relationships
• Provides leadership, training and supervision; delegates day to day operations to Branch Managers and or other branch personnel.
• Responsible for attaining established region and Bank goals through active participation in sales management and officer call programs
• Participates in community affairs to increase the Bank's visibility and to enhance new and existing business opportunities
• Performs supervisory duties of branch and managerial staff, and coordinates managerial staff coverage within his or her region.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must have Masters in any discipline (preferably in Commerce background) from any reputed University with no 3rd Class at any level
• Should have at least 20 years of banking experience respectively including minimum 2 years as VP/SVP/EVP or equivalent in any major commercial bank with minimum 12 years experience as manager of city branches with extensive exposure to General Banking, Foreign Exchange & Credit portfolios
• Should have also at least 2 years experience as Regional Manager
• Computer literacy & fluency in English is desirable.
• A proven track record of strong performance in driving performance and key field operations metrics, coupled with successful and consistent organizational development history.
• Revenue and profit making orientation
• Proven background and experience associated with associate relations, asset protection, and legal compliance.
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Inspiring interpersonal effectiveness to lead team, train talent and effect change. Able to balance the need of delivering a creative experience, and a profitable result
• Age not exceeding 50/52/54 years as on 30 June 2016

Position: Branch Manager for Principal Branch: (In the rank of EVP/SEVP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and training to develop management personnel, and ensure the efficient achievement of business goals and objectives
• Maintain the responsibility of Branch Management, banking operations and business development
• To ensure that the branch follows the policies and procedures set by head office
• To ensure that the customers walking in to the bank branch are satisfied with the services provided by the staff members
• Perform pre-audits to identify & mitigate operational risk and to ensure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures
• Be knowledgeable about all deposit, business, and consumer loan
• Responsible for growing customer base; consumer and business relationships through internal and external marketing programs
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must have Masters in any discipline (preferably in Commerce background) from any reputed University with no 3rd Class at any level.
• Should have at least 20 years of banking experience respectively including minimum2 years as SVP/EVP or equivalent in any major commercial bank with minimum 12 years as manager of city branches with extensive exposure to General Banking, Foreign Exchange & Credit portfolios
• Strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex customer and employee issues
• Excellent interpersonal & customer service skills, attentiveness, information retention, tact and diplomacy in dealing with both customers and employees
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & under pressure as needed
• The ability to make sound decisions which may include making on-the-spot decisions regarding customer transactions; weighing customer satisfaction issues with the Bank exposure to loss or fraud and the ability to think through and rationalize decisions.
• Computer literacy & fluency in English is desirable
• Age not exceeding 52/54 years as on 30 June 2016

Position: Branch Manager for other large Branches in Dhaka & Chittagong: (In the rank of FAVP/ AVP/SAVP/ VP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the responsibility of Branch Management, banking operations and business development
• To ensure that the branch follows the policies and procedures set by head office
• To ensure that the customers walking in to the bank branch are satisfied with the services provided by the staff members
• Perform pre-audits to identify & mitigate operational risk and to ensure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures
• Be knowledgeable about all deposit, business, and consumer loan
• Responsible for growing customer base; consumer and business relationships through internal and external marketing programs
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained

• Must have Masters in any discipline (preferably in Commerce background) from any reputed University with no 3rd Class at any level
• Should have at least 8/10/12/14 years of banking experience respectively including minimum 2 years as SEO/FAVP/AVP/SAVP or equivalent in any major commercial bank out of which minimum 5 years as manager of city branches with extensive exposure to General Banking, Foreign Exchange & Credit portfolios
• Strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex customer and employee issues
• Excellent interpersonal & customer service skills, attentiveness, information retention, tact and diplomacy in dealing with both customers and employees
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & under pressure as needed
• The ability to make sound decisions which may include making on-the-spot decisions regarding customer transactions; weighing customer satisfaction issues with the Bank exposure to loss or fraud and the ability to think through and rationalize decisions.
• Computer literacy & fluency in English is desirable
• Age not exceeding 40/42/44/46 years as on 30 June 2016

Position: Credit Officer: (In the rank of EO/SEO/FAVP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing and maintaining all sorts of credit management activities
• Analyzing the prospective clients for loans and helping them with loan application procedure & formalities also analyzing and verifying a client’s creditworthiness who has applied for loan
• Making the clients aware with policies associated with loans and answering all the queries of customers pertaining to loan
• Conducting the field and onsite visits to verify the proper usage of loan amount
• Prepare credit appraisal, financial statement and CRG rating for right select of borrowers
• Track classified loan portfolio, management credit quality reviews and Risk Rating System
• Providing support, credit information, and loan policies and procedures to ensure the quality of the Bank's lending portfolio
• Liaise with clients on collection matters
• Follow up on overdue accounts

• Must have Masters in any discipline (preferably in Commerce background) or MBA from any reputed University with no 3rd Class at any level.
• Should have at least 4/6/8 years of experience in any scheduled bank with at least 2 years as SO/ EO / SEO or equivalent positions
• To be well conversant with extensive exposure in Credit policies, Developing & Spreading a credit culture throughout business units with ongoing counseling & advising on various matters to overcome them with amicable solutions, Marketing & Development including BASEL-III Compliance
• Abilities to prepare Credit Appraisal, Financial Statement Analysis, Borrower Selection and Project Evaluation
• Computer literacy & fluency in English is desirable
• Age not exceeding 36/38/40 years as on 30 June 2016

Position: Foreign Exchange Officer: (In the rank of EO/SEO/FAVP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing and maintaining all sorts of forex transactions and maintaining regular correspondence with BB
• Managing and operating various functions in SWIFT department

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must have Masters in any discipline (preferably in Commerce background) or BBA from any reputed University with no 3rd Class at any level.
• Should have at least 4/6/8 years of experience in any scheduled bank with at least 2 years as SO / EO/SEO or equivalent positions, to be well conversant with extensive exposure in Foreign Exchange & Trade Finance desk at Branch/Head Office
• Skilled in Foreign Exchange & Trade Finance Management
• Overall knowledge on ICC publications UCP/URC/URR/ Inco terms etc and guidelines of BB for Forex transactions
• Professional qualification such as CDCS is preferable.
• Computer literacy & fluency in English is desirable
• Age not exceeding 36/38/40 years as on 30 June 2016

Interested candidates are requested to send their résumé along with cover letter and a recent photograph to Head of HR, Standard Bank Ltd, Metropolitan Chamber Building (3rd Floor), 122-124 Motijheel CA, Dhaka 1000 or email to hrd@standardbankbd.com on or before 20 June, 2016.