Head, Markets Onboarding RegDue Diligence & Contract Negotiation

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Head of Markets Onboarding - Regulatory Due Diligence and Contract Negotiation , where you will lead the global strategy and execution for regulatory onboarding, due diligence, and trading documentation. You will be the key driver of change at the intersection of regulation, legal risk, and client lifecycle management - ensuring our processes are scalable, efficient, compliant, and client-centric. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Markets Business and Client Solutions, you will oversee a high-performing global team and work with stakeholders across legal, compliance, sales, technology, and operations to deliver seamless onboarding experiences and ensure we stay ahead of global financial regulations.Responsibilities

Own the design and global rollout of regulatory due diligence processes for CIB clients.Ensure the due diligence framework satisfies requirements under CFTC, SEC, FINRA, FCA, ESMA, MAS, HKMA, and other global regulatory bodies.Oversee implementation of regulatory checks and classifications for client and counterparty onboarding, including but not limited to: MiFID II client categorization; LEI compliance; SFTR/EMIR reporting mandates.Own the full lifecycle of trading-related documentation, including onboarding agreements, master trading documentation (ISDA, CSA, etc); collaborate with Legal and Business Documentation Units to ensure all agreements include appropriate language reflecting Dodd-Frank Protocols, EMIR Portfolio Reconciliation and Dispute Resolution clauses, UMR margin documentation.Maintain contract standards and oversee clause libraries, fallback provisions, and control points for contract versioning.Drive client experience and business efficiency through end-to-end digitisation and transformation agenda for the process vis-à-vis the defined north star .Drive continuous improvement and innovates by partnering with Technology to deliver transformation and by working with frontline to identify pain points and drive improvements.Ensure commercial efficiency of the process through client focused design.Process Execution, Governance, Policy Adherence and Risk Management

Partner with regulatory change and compliance teams to translate rule changes into actionable onboarding and contract updates.Oversee firm-wide implementation of major regulatory initiatives (e.g., UMR Phases).Lead regulatory remediation programs where legacy clients or contracts require uplift or re-papering.Define implementation KPIs and track cross-functional execution across Compliance, Legal, Ops, Technology, and Front Office.Own the strategic roadmap for regulatory CLM and due diligence platforms from a process owner perspective.Define functional specifications for regulatory onboarding and contract execution workflow automation, regulatory data capture, and audit trail requirements.Oversee system integrations with client reference data, due diligence platforms, regulatory reporting systems, and legal repositories.Drive a lean and measurable process execution through simplification and standardization while allowing exceptions and variations to cater to business and regional nuances.Build a delivery model to provide follow the sun support operations model.Ensure that the risks associated with the process are identified and mitigated through appropriate control mechanism.Establish metrics for reporting process efficiency and process risks and measure, report and manage process efficiency and process risks through relevant stakeholders and forums.Represent audit and attestations of the underlying process areas.Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of process to ensure governance, oversight, and controls, and oversee changes if necessary.Continuous review of procedures and process; ensure adherence to internal policies and standards and Ops Risk Framework standards of implementation and process management.Accountable to ensure that the onboarding process caters to regulatory policies impacting Markets account opening and that policies are adhered to in a timely and commercially efficient manner.Provide best in class financial markets regulatory due diligence experience to clients and support transformation agendas.Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement and Team Management

Chair or co-chair governance forums overseeing client regulatory readiness, onboarding controls, and contract management policy adherence.Ensure global policies, procedures, and controls governing onboarding, legal documentation, and counterparty risk are current, standardized, and enforced.Establish control frameworks and QA programs to test the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of due diligence and contract obligations.Support internal audits and regulatory exams, preparing documentation and managing issue remediation for any control deficiencies.Build bridges across the bank to simplify operating model, remove siloes, create efficiencies, and identify new opportunities.Collaborate with other business units to ensure seamless integration and information sharing; lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports; provide feedback and rewards based on performance.Employ, engage, and retain high quality people with succession planning for critical roles; review team structure and capacity plans.Lead and mentor global teams responsible for regulatory onboarding implementation, documentation governance, and contract negotiation operations; act as key interface for front office on client onboarding, regulatory readiness, and document negotiation escalations.Represent the organization in industry working groups and regulatory roundtables focused on client documentation and due diligence standards.Key Stakeholders

CIB MT, Markets COO and MT, Markets BandC Solutions MTOperations Heads; Finance Head; Country / Regional Operations teams; Country / Regional Business teamsBusiness Finance, Operations FinanceClient Coverage COO Management TeamConduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCC)Group Operational RiskClient ManagementGlobal Business Services (GBS)Technology and InnovationRelationship Management TeamQualifications and Experience

15+ years experience in financial markets, ideally from a top-tier bankUniversity degree in Finance or related subjectExperience in Markets account opening process and regulatory implementationStrong knowledge of Markets Onboarding process and regulatory due diligence requirementsExperienced people manager with a track record of managing global teams and client deliveryStrategic mindset, forward-thinking, influencing skills, and ability to simplify complex problemsProven success implementing complex regulatory programs impacting client onboarding and legal agreement managementDeep understanding of global financial regulations and legal obligations across jurisdictions (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, SEC/CFTC, UMR, cross-border margining)Strong knowledge of derivatives contracts, client regulatory classification models, and automated onboarding workflowsFamiliarity with industry CLM platforms (e.g., Fenergo) and data lineage governanceExperience with internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management in regulated environmentsAbout Standard Chartered

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