Standard Chartered · 4 days ago
Head of Fund Finance, Americas
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$354K/yr - $575K/yrStandard Chartered is an international bank committed to making a positive difference in clients' lives and communities. They are seeking a Head of Fund Finance for the Americas to enhance their fund finance business, develop client relationships, and drive revenue growth through effective strategy and execution.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
To maximize customer profitability from alternatively managed fund relationships, originate, lead, structure, execute and distribute fund finance transactions including but not limited to (i) subscription financing (ii) Fund level Hybrid and NAV financing (iii) GP financing
Growth of revenue year on year for Fund Finance business, showcasing ability to drive success through effective strategy and execution
Strengthen relationships with Fund clients, securing multiple lead mandates, with a client-focused approach to continue to establish SCB as a trusted partner in the market.Setting up and maintaining the necessary business infrastructure for growth, to help SCB become a market leader in the fund finance space
As a representative of SCB in the Americas, active Industry Engagement in Fund Finance external market, to continue to raise SCB's profile
Cross-Functional Collaboration with various teams, including Credit, Legal, FSIG, and others, ensuring a seamless approach to deal origination and execution
Achieve the quantitative and qualitative performance objectives set for the fund finance business
Act as the key contact for Americas Fund Finance business
Originate, lead, structure syndicated facilities, where SCB acts as the Lead Arranger, with multiple market participants. Transactions fit the overall fund finance mandate for Fund clients
Cultivate client relationships & prospect new financing opportunities through premier product & solution offering
Develop new product and new structures to meet client needs and market trends
Represent SCB Fund Finance in the marketplace; and has an active role in the Fund Finance Association, which includes key clients, banks, legal counsel, etc
Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders and relevant segment and product partners to efficiently and effectively deliver the product to our clients; maximize return by cross selling to other product groups
Monitor and oversee the global portfolio; ensure fund finance business conforms to the Global Underwriting Guidelines, the relevant Product Program, and all policies and procedures. Responsible for actively managing Americas portfolio, in line with the Bank’s Originate and Distribute strategy
Origination and execution of transactions
Business and credit application and approval process
Performance feedback and review process
Portfolio review process
Successfully lead the Fund Finance Americas team, focusing on onboarding, training, and career development. Foster a high-performing team culture, resulting in the professional growth of team members
Balance financial performance with strong risk mitigation and compliance-driven culture
Assume accountability for credit risk of subscription finance and other fund finance transactions in conjunction with GAMs and coverage teams
Establish Operating Procedure for Fund Finance business
Adherence to Group’s policies and procedures
Ensure business model adheres to SCB values
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
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters
Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in United States / Global Banking team; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, MBA
On the Job training
English language proficiency
Manage Conduct
Manage Risk
Manage People
Business - Strategy and Model
Business – Market Knowledge
Business – Products and Processes
Financial – Balance Sheet Management
Sales – Prospecting
Sales – Client Pitching
Sales – Relationship Management
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 for many of our positions subject to role specific considerations
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.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.23B2026-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.17B
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2018-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $43.5M
Leadership Team
Dalu Ajene
Chief Executive Officer
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