Job Opportunity at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal
Position: Product Manager – SME
Job ID: 34781
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Job Type: Full-Time (Regular Employee)
Work Style: Office-Based
Department: Retail Banking
Opening Date: July 28, 2025
🧾 Job Summary
Standard Chartered Bank is seeking a skilled and dynamic Product Manager – SME to lead our Business Working Capital (BWC) product management initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals with strong SME banking experience, process improvement capabilities, and a passion for innovation.
You’ll be responsible for driving digitization, overseeing process and policy execution, managing business risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you’re ready to drive strategic growth and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
✅ Key Responsibilities
🌐 Strategy & Business Growth
- Lead strategic initiatives for BWC product to maximize Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE)
- Identify growth opportunities and implement enablers for BWC products
🧩 Process Improvement
- Streamline SME processes for efficiency, scalability, and audit-readiness
- Drive innovation and digitization to improve client experience
🔒 Governance & Risk Management
- Develop robust control frameworks to identify red flags early
- Monitor SME business risks, ensure timely resolution, and align with audit terms
📜 Regulatory & Compliance
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with all applicable regulations
- Adhere to Nepal Rastra Bank guidelines and Standard Chartered’s Code of Conduct
- Collaborate with risk, legal, compliance, collections, and support teams
🤝 Key Stakeholder Management
- Engage with Frontline Teams, Credit Approvers, Credit Ops, Business Risk Managers, and Compliance Units
- Promote effective cross-functional collaboration to support SME goals
🎓 Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in the banking sector, preferably in SME Banking
- Strong understanding of SME products, risk frameworks, and audit processes
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills
🏦 About Standard Chartered Bank
With a rich history spanning over 170 years, Standard Chartered Bank is a leading global financial institution committed to driving commerce and prosperity. We value diversity, innovation, and integrity, creating a positive difference in the communities we serve.
We believe in doing the right thing, never settling for less, and working better together. Join us and become a part of a purpose-driven organization where your voice and contributions truly matter.
🌟 What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with our Fair Pay Charter
- Medical, life insurance, and retirement benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies (maternity, sabbatical, volunteering, etc.)
- Continuous learning and professional development programs
- Access to wellness tools, mental health support, and inclusive workplace culture
📢 Apply Now!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your banking career and lead SME product innovations at a global financial institution, apply today!
📍 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
📅 Application Deadline: August 11, 2025