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Director, AI Architecture
Role summary
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The Director, AI Architecture role leads the design and implementation of enterprise AI architecture across Standard Chartered. Requirements typically include extensive experience in technology architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud platforms, data engineering, cybersecurity, and large-scale financial services systems. The successful candidate should be able to set technical strategy, establish architecture standards, guide responsible and secure AI adoption, and work closely with engineering, data, risk, compliance, and business teams. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills are expected, along with an understanding of regulatory requirements and emerging AI technologies.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 6,200+ a month in banking at 23, more with age (6,600 from January 2027), plus 40 COMPASS points for pay, degree, nationality mix and local hiring.
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: You score 0 nationality points when your nationality is 25% or more of the firm's professionals and managers; the job is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Employment Pass eligibility. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Banking jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
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 retail, commercial, corporate, private banking, wealth management, and financial markets services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and governments. Singapore is one of its key global hubs, supporting technology, operations, innovation, risk, and banking activities across the wider group. Standard Chartered has been investing heavily in digital transformation, cloud technology, data platforms, automation, and responsible artificial intelligence. Employees typically work in a multinational environment and collaborate across countries and business divisions. The organization places emphasis on inclusion, professional development, regulatory discipline, client service, and sustainable finance, making it a significant employer for experienced technology and financial-services professionals.