Join to apply for the Associate / Associate Director, Capital Structure & Rating Advisory, Sovereigns role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Associate / Associate Director, Capital Structure & Rating Advisory, Sovereigns role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business CommunityThis job is with Standard Chartered Bank, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Job SummaryWe are seeking an Associate or Associate Director (Sovereigns) to join our Capital Structure & Rating Advisory (CSRA) team in London. In this role, you will support the CSRA Sovereign Advisory Head and work closely with the senior members of CSRA team and partner with Relationship Managers and Product Partners to engage Sovereigns and Multilateral Development Bank clients on capital structure and ratings insights to further origination efforts. Scope of this engagement can include covering tactical positioning with debt investors to minimise cost of capital raise, balance sheet management and funding considerations, policy planning, and ratings management.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategyThe Associate / Associate Director is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Sovereign Capital Structure & Rating Advisory team's origination, coverage and execution strategy.BusinessThe CSRA team provides thought leadership, best practice insight, corporate finance and rating advice to corporate, FI and Sovereign clients. Content is driven by deep understanding of client needs, sector trends and market themes to help the origination efforts.Support seniors in identifying client's financial needs and solutions and in the preparation of client facing materials around debt optimisation, investor engagement, policy impact, contingent liabilities management, macroeconomic and political analysis, ratings, or other relevant topicsDevelop a good understanding of external credit ratings methodologies and support origination and execution of key rating advisory mandatesPrepare financial models to simulate specific client situations and scenariosConduct detailed research on specific clients, regulation and key financial and strategic themesForm a good understanding of the bank's products and offeringProcessesInternal databases (WIP, COOL list) kept up to dateHelp to maintain pipeline and deal teamEnsure Conflict of Interest register remains updatePeople & TalentLead through example and build the appropriate culture and valueRisk ManagementTake the initiative regarding regulatory, reputational and ethical matters, not only responding to requests for advice, but where appropriate taking the initiative in volunteering advice the need for which may not have been appreciated.GovernanceMaintain a current catalogue of work in progress and completed work, using team-agreed tools and approachesRegulatory & Business ConductDisplay exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance mattersOther ResponsibilitiesEmbed Here for good and Group's brand and values in CSRA; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.Key stakeholdersInternalGlobal Account Managers and Relationship ManagersProduct Partners - Global Banking, Financial Markets, Transaction BankingEconomistsRisk OfficerExternalCorporate & Institutional clientsRating agenciesOther conference and media providersQualificationsPrevious experience of a similar role, in a leading investment or commercial bank / advisory firm / rating agency environment. To include: experience of addressing debt management, policy planning and rating relevant topics with sovereign clients from both a practical and a theoretical standpointGood understanding of sovereign balance sheets; familiarity with rating agency methodologies and IMF guidelines / toolsClient-oriented mindset and being comfortable with an advisory/structuring role with significant client contactProficient use of Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis and research tools and methodsBasic understanding of corporate and/or investment banking organisational design and a demonstrated ability to 'navigate' to achieve client delivery in a safe and sound mannerStrong verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to work across cultures and within a dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to appropriately 'manage' demands from peers and superiorsGenuine team-based approach to making the organisation work for the business.French language proficiency is a plusAbout 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. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. 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 WeDo 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 all sorts of 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. 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