Standard Chartered · 17 hours ago
Associate Director, Loan Trading, Americas
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expStandard Chartered is an international bank that has been making a positive difference for over 170 years. The Associate Director, Loan Trading will execute the trading strategy for the Loan Trading desk in New York, focusing on broadly syndicated loans and private credit while managing risk and compliance.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Execute the North American strategy for Loan Trading in making the market on loans (including private credit and leveraged loans) to client counterparties, and churning book inventory within risk-approved ageing limits. Accountable for all workstreams across the bank required for the proper entry, portfolio/position risk monitoring and exit of proposed risk trading positions. Exercise strong trading acumen and manage trading risks proactively
Support the Head, Loan Trading, Americas in credit and pricing analysis, execution of loan trading strategy, and work with Sales in sourcing appropriate trade ideas for Loan Trading. Exercise trading acumen in recommending credit buy and sell calls to match client supply and demand within specific issuer and ageing limits, while adding to Loan Trading’s target income and RoRWA KPI towards fulfilling the Annual Corporate Plan. Support the Head, Loan Trading, Americas in monitoring of portfolio credit quality, credit migration, returns analysis and internal reporting requirements
Promote a working environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of the business
Work closely with colleagues and with other stakeholders, including Sales, credit analysts, Traded Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Operations and Finance. Have an inclusive mindset, and align with SCB’s desired human resource qualities, and the people culture desired within Markets
Ensure that trades comply with issuer and ageing limits set by Traded Risk Management. To embed Operational Risk monitoring as an integral part of the business process. Towards this, to effectively carry out the assigned role, if any, under Compliance Risk Management and Operational Risk Management Assurance
Ensure business functions under the desk’s area of responsibility comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the Markets Code of Conduct. Ensure adherence to all internal and external regulations and procedures. Ensure that the business meets its obligations for the prevention of money laundering under the Group Policy and Standards and under local laws and regulations
Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Loan Trading; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); trade bookings, credit and risk assessments, risk approval procurement, risk management of book positions, compliance with all risk limits and regulations, prudent management of ageing assets
Qualification
Required
Good degree from a reputable university
English
At least 7 years of experience in trading and/or investment in loans
Strong credit analysis skillset, with an ability to recommend or decline trades
Comfortable and adaptive at making risking calls
Substantial acumen in understanding finance documentation
Trading
Financial Analysis
Financial Forecasting and Modeling
Investments
Benefits
Best in class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match
Robust medical plan coverage with employer funded Health Savings Accounts
Inclusive family building benefits
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
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.
Company
Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets.
10001+ employees
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$1.23B2026-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.17B
2023-07-14Acquired
2018-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $43.5M
Leadership Team
Dalu Ajene
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Lu
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