Associate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group

Key Responsibilities

• Engage proactively in both origination and execution phases of Infrastructure & Development Finance Group transactions, ensuring comprehensive oversight from initial pitch to successful closing.
• Provide critical support in advisory and debt arranging transactions, conducting thorough financial analysis, meticulous due diligence, and detailed examination of project and financing documentation to mitigate risks and optimise outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentation materials for client engagements and internal stakeholders, focusing on financing markets, sector-specific trends, strategic alternatives, and standard Infrastructure & Development Finance Group structures to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Compile and submit detailed internal credit applications and comprehensive business memos, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards and garners necessary approvals promptly.
• Develop robust financial models that support financial advisory activities, enabling clients and stakeholders to effectively evaluate project viability and financial resilience under varying scenarios.
• Conduct scenario analyses on detailed financial models, evaluating the impact of different operating conditions, capital structures, and potential financing arrangements to advise on optimal capital solutions.
• Perform in-depth financial analyses drawing on company data, financial models, due diligence reports, and other pertinent information, contributing to sound project assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date transaction files to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability in all dealings.
• Continuously monitor client activities and project progress, conducting market and industry research to identify trends and potential opportunities for strategic growth.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients' transaction teams and internal stakeholders, facilitating coordinated efforts across departments and regions to streamline project execution.
• Take initiative in day-to-day project management tasks and provide execution support to ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Complete all required credit and regulatory examinations with diligence and accuracy, upholding the bank's risk management policies.
• Support the portfolio management team in monitoring Infrastructure & Development Finance Group transactions post-closing, proactively identifying and escalating potential risks, and coordinating discussions with clients and co-lenders to resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in English is essential to effectively communicate in this global role.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or equivalent financial accreditation are highly advantagageous.
• Knowledge of infrastructure project finance, development economics, and capital markets would be beneficial.
• Understanding of regulatory environments relevant to financial services in the United Arab Emirates and international contexts is desirable.

Skills and Experience

• Opportunity Spotting: Ability to identify and assess emerging opportunities within infrastructure and development finance sectors, leveraging market insights and client intelligence.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex financial, operational, and regulatory challenges with innovative solutions.
• Leadership: Take initiative and lead projects or teams where appropriate, demonstrating accountability and facilitating collaboration.
• Resilience: Maintain composure and effectiveness in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, adapting swiftly to changing priorities and complexities.
• Collaboration: Work seamlessly across multifunctional teams and geographical locations, fostering inclusive teamwork and shared success.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences including clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

About Standard Chartered

At Standard Chartered, we are a leading international bank with over 170 years of heritage, committed to making a positive impact for our clients, communities, and colleagues worldwide. Our global presence spans multiple markets, where we combine local insight with global scale, enabling us to support economic development and build sustainable futures.

We pride ourselves on our culture of openness, integrity, and continuous innovation. Our teams challenge the status quo and embrace new opportunities, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of the financial industry. Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, guides every action we take.

We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our valued behaviours:

• Do the right thing: We act with integrity and boldness while putting our clients at the centre of everything we do.
• Never settle: We continuously seek to improve, innovate, and simplify, learning from successes and setbacks alike.
• Are better together: We embrace collaboration, respect diverse perspectives, and build strong relationships that drive long-term success.

By joining Standard Chartered, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to advancing commerce, prosperity, and sustainability across the world.

What We Offer

Aligned with our Fair Pay Charter, Standard Chartered provides a comprehensive and competitive remuneration package designed to support your overall wellbeing and professional growth.

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Inclusive of core bank funding for retirement savings, comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage, with additional flexible and voluntary benefits tailored to regional offerings.
• Generous Time-Off Policies: Annual leave, extended parental/maternity leave (up to 20 weeks), sabbatical opportunities (up to 12 months), and volunteering leave (minimum 3 days), complemented by a combined minimum of 30 days for annual and public holidays globally.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options to balance work from home and office locations with adaptable schedules to enhance work-life integration.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to Unmind, a leading digital wellbeing platform, resilience and human skills development programmes, global Employee Assistance Programmes, mental health first aiders, and a diverse array of self-help resources.
• Continuous Learning Culture: Opportunities for professional development through reskilling and upskilling programmes, with access to physical, virtual, and digital learning environments.
• Inclusive and Purpose Driven Organisation: Join a workplace where diversity is valued and celebrated, fostering an environment where everyone is respected and empowered to reach their full potential.