Category Manager, Financial Services

As a member of the Financial Services Supply Chain Management (SCM) team at Standard Chartered Bank, your role will focus on optimizing Brokerage, Clearing, and Exchange (BCE) fees. You will leverage your subject matter expertise to drive thought leadership and identify optimization opportunities, from initial identification through to execution. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the business Management Information systems to improve transparency. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Financial Services Category lead to develop, implement, and execute the strategy for managing the banks BCE vendors. - Build out the new Financial Services capability by developing a target operating model and governance forums. - Execute the banks Fit For Growth (FFG) expense reduction targets by the end of 2026. - Identify optimization opportunities and work with trading, sales, and clients to execute. - Develop Sales and Trading Management Information to provide analytics for understanding key BC&E drivers, associated costs, and potential optimization opportunities. In your day-to-day role, you will need: - Excellent data management skills and the ability to maintain/automate processes. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to build relationships across business/functions to deliver program outcomes. - Proven ability to identify and implement mitigating controls in the BCE. - Engage with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of the transformation with the bank's broader objectives and regulatory frameworks. Skills and Experience Required: - Problem Solving - Business Analytics - Industry Knowledge - Cross-Functional Collaboration - System & Technology Integration Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or other relevant field. - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Services or procurement-related field, negotiation of commercial agreements, understanding of Investment Banking products, market infrastructure, trading environment, and trade lifecycle, scripting (SQL/ Python), data analytic tools such as Tableau, Power BI, self-motivation, and ability to prioritize work under pressure. Standard Chartered Bank is an international bank with a focus on making a positive difference for clients, communities, and employees. The bank values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for a purpose-driven career in a bank that celebrates unique talents and advocates inclusion, Standard Chartered Bank welcomes you to join their team.,