Managing Director, Cluster Lead Turkey, Private Banking

About the role

Standard Chartered is looking for a Managing Director, Cluster Lead for Turkey in its Private Banking business. The role holder drives profitable growth from existing and new clients by proactively engaging them and meeting their needs with the full range of Private Banking products, managing an assigned portfolio of clients and deepening relationships while expanding them into new product areas.

Key responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by building long-term relationships with HNW clients and leading a cluster of Relationship Managers (RMs) on sales management, with oversight of risk and control.
• Own the performance of the cluster's client book, develop and run business and sales plans, and deliver NNM, AUM, revenue and operating metric targets.
• Generate a healthy pipeline of prospects, grow client portfolio size, implement asset allocations and model portfolios, and act as an escalation point for clients.
• Support process improvement, operational risk management and compliance with internal policies and external laws, and ensure sales management, suitability and onboarding are applied correctly.
• Oversee and coach the cluster, build a high-performance culture, manage resourcing, performance and recognition, and control discretionary spend.
• Act as first line of defence on risk, handle complaints and enquiries promptly, and ensure risk matters are remediated or reported to Risk Committees.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, oversight and controls, understand the regulatory framework, and lead the cluster on ethics, fair outcomes for clients and financial crime prevention.

Required profile

• Demonstrable, relevant experience in the Private Banking industry at this level of responsibility.
• Relevant degree, licenses, certifications and professional memberships as required by the role.
• Fluency in business English.
• Strong people management and coaching skills, proven ability to grow a business for a team and strong risk management capabilities.

Required skills

• Relationship management and market knowledge (SIF)
• Products and processes, strategy and business model (SIF)
• Conduct management and risk management
• Sound knowledge of financial markets and investment products
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits under the Fair Pay Charter.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits in some locations.
• Annual leave, parental/maternity leave (20 weeks), sabbatical (up to 12 months) and volunteering leave, with a minimum of 30 days of holidays.
• Flexible working options and proactive wellbeing support.
• Ongoing learning and reskilling opportunities.