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Director, Trade Asset Sales & Syndications
Role summary
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The Director, Trade Asset Sales & Syndications role is responsible for originating, structuring and distributing trade-related assets to banks, institutional investors and other financial partners across markets. Requirements typically include substantial experience in trade finance, structured credit, asset distribution or syndicated lending; strong knowledge of transaction documentation, credit risk and regulatory requirements; and excellent relationship-management and negotiation skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop investor networks, identify distribution opportunities, manage complex transactions from origination through settlement, and work closely with relationship managers, risk, legal and operations teams. Strong commercial judgment, market awareness, communication skills and the ability to operate across cultures are essential. Relevant university qualifications and professional financial certifications are advantageous.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Employment visa (General Employment Policy): a degree and a job offer at market pay for a job locals cannot readily fill; no quota, no sector limit; about 4 weeks.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea are excluded; residents of mainland China use a separate scheme.
Official source: Immigration Department: General Employment Policy. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Banking jobs in Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rent allowance usual in banking and multinationals (HKD 18,000 to 30,000 a month early career); less in tech |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies; the employer usually helps with the visa; a relocation allowance mostly in senior packages |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is not standard, more common in senior packages |
| Contract | Often open-ended, probation 1 to 3 months; by law notice is 7 days or more after month 1 (1 month if silent) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
| Health cover | Private insurance usual for professionals, not required; with an ID card public A&E is HKD 400, without 2,100 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides corporate, commercial, retail, private and investment banking services, as well as wealth management, trade finance and transaction banking. Hong Kong is one of its key global hubs, supporting regional clients, financial institutions and multinational companies. Standard Chartered is particularly well known for its expertise in emerging markets, cross-border finance and sustainable banking. The organization promotes international teamwork, responsible banking and long-term client relationships. Employees typically work in a regulated, commercially focused environment with opportunities to collaborate across countries and business lines. The bank also emphasizes diversity, digital transformation, risk management and professional development.