Asia FIC Business Project Manager

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is 60% owned by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and 40% by Standard Bank. ICBCS benefits from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and level of expertise.

ICBCS is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and the markets in which we operate. We deliver products in an environment which considers the appropriate needs of our clients, whilst providing guidance and expertise to ensure our employees understand our business and uphold the highest levels of conduct.

Headquartered in London, ICBCS also has operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.

At ICBC Standard Bank, we share the same values, challenges and opportunities. We are a diverse, close-knit, global team with a unique heritage and purpose. We put people first, and give talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise, seek new opportunities and realise their potential.

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Division Summary:

Global Markets (GM) is responsible for all secondary market trading and sales activities in Commodities and Financial Markets (FIC) across the Bank’s international footprint.

Job Purpose:

We are pleased to announce an exciting 6‑month secondment opportunity for the role of Asia FIC Business Manager, based in Singapore.

This role supports the analysis, development, and delivery of the Asia FIC strategy, including the project management of key workstreams to implement a target operating model for the expansion of Asia FIC Trading. The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams across our Bank, primarily in Singapore and London.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self‑driven individual with strong project management capabilities and senior stakeholder management skills, who are comfortable working independently and influencing effectively across teams.

The secondment offers valuable exposure to senior stakeholders management, regional strategic initiatives, and cross‑functional projects within the Asia FIC business.

Key requirements include:

• A self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently
• Strong project management capability
• Excellent networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, organised, and delivery‑focused mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management tracking and following up in actions and activities
• Provide MI and project updates on progress
• Follow up on NPP’s
• Liaise with Asia and Global stakeholders

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Values:

• Understanding of ICBCS FIC business model
• Knowledge of FIC products i.e. FX and Derivatives
• Project management skills
• Good cross function network
• Strong networking and Senior Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively
• Familiarity with ICBC Standard Bank’s processes/systems
• Highly motivated/self-starter who can work without supervision
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in financial services