Director, Debt Capital Markets

Job Summary

This role is pivotal to driving the expansion and success of the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) business focused on the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan) region. The successful candidate will engage actively in facilitating business growth by collaborating across multiple geographies and internal teams, keeping abreast of dynamic market changes, and contributing substantively to the creation and dissemination of high‑impact pitch materials.

They will play an integral role in originating, structuring, and executing client opportunities, ensuring alignment with the group's strategic objectives to leverage the bank's extensive footprint and reinforce our franchise presence.

Key responsibilities include preparing and updating marketing and origination collateral, fostering seamless communication between Capital Markets, Global Banking, and other critical functions including Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams. The individual will be expected to support deal origination activities, client relationship management, and pipeline monitoring, while maintaining rigorous compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. This role demands a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who can navigate complex transactions and contribute to securing internal approvals throughout the transaction lifecycle, strengthening the DCM MENAP pipeline and client engagement.

By joining Standard Chartered in this capacity, you will become an essential contributor to a dynamic and resilient banking environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You will support a high‑performing team committed to delivering client‑focused solutions in a complex, evolving marketplace.

• Develop comprehensive analyses, client pitch decks, and innovative transaction ideas targeted at MENAP regional clients, ensuring high quality and strategic relevance.
• Collaborate closely with external partners and internal teams to facilitate smooth execution of transactions and structured finance programs, maintaining timely delivery and adherence to bank standards.
• Manage all administrative requirements related to internal risk assessments and compliance protocols associated with new and ongoing transactions, ensuring no regulatory gaps.
• Conduct detailed pre‑screening of deals to identify viable MENAP bond issuance opportunities, facilitating informed decision‑making and pipeline development.
• Drive proactive engagement with clients and manage deal origination efforts, strengthening long‑term client relationships and business growth.
• Maintain continuous communication and alignment with all internal stakeholders involved in deal execution and client servicing to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Oversee the comprehensive internal approval process for all transactions, guaranteeing full compliance with institutional policies and regulatory mandates.
• Produce and finalize all transaction checklists, confirming that every procedural and contractual precedent is fulfilled prior to deal closure.
• Support post‑execution activities with ongoing monitoring, performance review, and client support to enhance satisfaction and identify further opportunities.

• Act as a collaborative and communicative member within the broader Capital Markets, Global Banking, and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) teams, fostering a cohesive work environment.
• Enhance internal stakeholder knowledge through training and communication initiatives that broaden understanding of DCM product suites and market developments.
• Maintain transparent and active communication regarding project priorities, progress, and challenges to bolster engagement, awareness, and motivation across teams.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to refine processes, share best practices, and drive operational excellence within the team and wider organisation.

• We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled professional with proven expertise in debt capital markets, ideally with a strong track record in the MENAP region or emerging markets. The ideal candidate is adept at harnessing advanced application and…