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Executive Director, Head of Credit Solutions, Greater China North Asia, SME Banking
Role summary
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The Executive Director will lead credit solutions for SME Banking across Greater China and North Asia, developing lending propositions, improving credit processes, and supporting business growth while maintaining strong risk discipline. The role typically requires extensive experience in commercial or SME credit, portfolio management, underwriting, financial analysis, and regional stakeholder leadership. Candidates should understand local markets, regulatory expectations, secured and unsecured lending, and digital credit solutions. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and people-management skills are expected, together with the ability to balance customer needs, profitability, risk appetite, and operational efficiency across multiple countries.
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 focus on markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The bank provides personal, business, corporate, commercial, and institutional banking services, as well as wealth management and financial-market solutions. Hong Kong is one of its key regional hubs, supporting clients and operations across Greater China and North Asia. Standard Chartered is known for its cross-border network, expertise in emerging markets, and emphasis on sustainable finance and responsible banking. Its SME Banking business helps small and medium-sized enterprises access working capital, trade finance, payments, cash management, and other financial solutions. The bank generally values collaboration, integrity, inclusion, risk awareness, and a client-focused approach.