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Director, SME Mobile & New Initiatives
Role summary
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The role leads the development and growth of Standard Chartered’s mobile banking proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises, while identifying and delivering new digital initiatives. Candidates are expected to bring extensive experience in digital banking, fintech, product management, or SME financial services, along with strong commercial judgment and knowledge of customer journeys, mobile platforms, and agile delivery. The successful candidate should be able to define strategy, manage cross-functional teams, work with technology and risk partners, and turn customer and market insight into scalable products. Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and execution skills are essential, as is the ability to operate effectively in a complex, international banking environment.
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.
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About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The bank serves retail, business, corporate, commercial, and institutional clients through a wide range of banking, financing, wealth management, and digital services. Hong Kong is one of its key global markets and regional hubs, supporting significant operations in corporate banking, wealth management, technology, risk, and innovation. Standard Chartered has been investing in digital banking and mobile platforms to improve customer experiences and support businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The company promotes an international working environment, with opportunities to collaborate across markets and functions. Benefits commonly include medical coverage, retirement or provident-fund contributions, annual leave, employee banking services, and performance-related incentives, although package details vary by grade and employment terms.