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.Job SummaryThis role could be based in UK and Singapore. When you start the application process you will be presented with a drop down menu showing all countries, Please ensure that you select a country where the role is basedThe Markets Business and Client Solutions (BCS) brings together the Global Markets Middle Office Team, Markets Client Solutions, the In-Country Markets Operations and Markets Client Onboarding footprint to foster consistency in client and business face-off across products and geographies.Reporting directly to the Global Head, Markets Business and Client Solutions, successful will play the role of ‘Markets Contracts and Regulatory Due Diligence’ and will be responsible forFor developing, executing, and overseeing regulatory onboarding frameworks and legal contract governance across Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) business.This role ensures seamless integration of global financial regulatory requirements into the firm’s client onboarding, counterparty due diligence, and trading agreement lifecycle management functions.This role operates at the intersection of regulatory change, legal risk management, trading governance, and operational efficiency, with a strategic mandate to transform how regulatory obligations are implemented into scalable, auditable, and automated onboarding and documentation ecosystems.The incumbent will lead global teams, own governance for client regulatory readiness, and serve as the control point for legal agreement compliance and due diligence standards across jurisdictions.This is a strategic hire with a mandate to embed strong operating models, risk and control principles, enact behavioural change and develop a client-focused culture, effective stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.This role will be responsible for defining the ‘north star’ for Markets Contracts and Regulatory Due Diligence processes, driving the journey toward the target state and ensuring appropriate controls and oversight to manage risks.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategyOwn 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:o MiFID II client categorizationo LEI complianceo SFTR/EMIR reporting mandatesOwn 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:o Dodd-Frank Protocolso EMIR Portfolio Reconciliation and Dispute Resolution clauseso UMR margin documentationMaintain 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 innovate: Partner with Technology to deliver transformation.Work with frontline to identify pain points and drive improvements.Ensure commercial efficiency of the process through client focussed design.Process Execution, Governance, Policy Adherence and Risk ManagementPartner 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 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 mechanisms.Establish metrics for reporting process efficiency and process risks and measure, report and manage them 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 if necessary, oversee changes.Continuous review of procedures and process; ensure adherence to internal policies and standards; adhere to 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 ensure compliance adherence through an approach complementing the transformation agenda.Define regulatory implementation roadmap and drive demand and prioritisation for the regulatory implementation book of work impacting the Markets account opening process.Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement and Team ManagementChair 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 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 the operating model, remove silos, create efficiencies, and identify new opportunities.Collaborate with other business units, such as Front Office and Compliance, to ensure seamless integration and information sharing.Provide active industry leadership and steer with a global view.Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values; set expectations with risk and control partners.Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports, providing feedback and rewards aligned with performance.People and StakeholdersEmploy, 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.Serve as a senior representative in industry working groups and regulatory roundtables focused on client documentation and due diligence standards.Key StakeholdersCIB 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 TeamOther ResponsibilitiesLeverage CSR opportunities to enhance the Group’s internal and external reputation and indirectly influence the bottom line.Promote the Group’s brand and here for good with employees, clients, and regulators.Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including regulators and staff.Our Ideal Candidate15+ years experience in financial markets, ideally from a top-tier bankUniversity degree in related subject (preferably Finance)Previous experience in Markets account opening process and regulatory implementationStrong domain knowledge of Markets Onboarding processStrong understanding of Markets Onboarding Regulatory Due Diligence requirementsExperienced people manager with a track record of leading global teams and client deliveryStrategic mindset and forward-thinking visionInfluencing skills – able to simplify complex problems and gain stakeholder buy-inProven success implementing complex regulatory programs impacting client onboarding and legal agreement managementDeep understanding of global financial regulations and legal obligations across jurisdictions, including:Dodd-FrankEMIR, MiFID II, SFTRSEC and CFTC rulesUMR phases and cross-border marginingStrong knowledge of derivatives contracts, client regulatory classification models, and automated onboarding workflowsDemonstrated success managing multi-region teams and fostering talent developmentFamiliarity with CLM platforms (e.g., Fenergo), onboarding systems, and data lineage governanceDeep understanding of internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management frameworks in regulated environmentsRole Specific Technical CompetenciesMarkets OnboardingMarkets Regulatory Due DiligenceRisk ManagementFinancial Service IndustryPlanning Tactical and StrategicProblem SolvingProcess ManagementAbout Standard CharteredWe\''re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we\''ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. If you\''re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can\''t wait to see the talents you can bring us.Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you\''ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.Together we:Do the right thing

and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we doNever settle , continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so wellAre better together , we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long termWhat we offerIn line with our Fair Pay Charter,

we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.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 self-help toolkitsA 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.Recruitment AssessmentsSome of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you''ve applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.Visit our careers ..... full job details .....