Associate Director, Metals

Associate Director, Metals & Mining M&A – Standard Chartered Job description: Actively supports and participates in the origination and execution of high‑quality M&A mandates in the Metals & Mining sector in the APAC region and globally. Builds client rapport and relationships at appropriate levels, and actively participates in client discussions. Demonstrates solid understanding of the M&A processes and associated legal and regulatory framework. Leads day‑to‑day project management and transaction execution. Prepares presentation materials for clients in both origination and execution. Performs financial and valuation analyses using various methodologies. Oversees the building of detailed financial models. Undertakes research and financial analysis of companies, markets and industries based on public filings, research reports and other sources. Takes a leading role in all stages of transaction execution, from pitch to closing. Leads through example and builds appropriate culture and values. Collaborates with other SCB product groups, teams and offices. Manages the day‑to‑day development of junior team members and mentors them. Assists the team in adhering to all internal compliance requirements. Ensures any audit and compliance issues relating to the M&A business are resolved in a timely manner. Is aware and understands the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. Displays exemplary conduct, lives by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct, and takes personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics across Standard Chartered Bank. Key Responsibilities Actively supports and participates in the origination and execution of high‑quality M&A mandates in the Metals & Mining sector in the APAC region and globally. Builds client rapport and relationships at appropriate levels, and actively participates in client discussions. Demonstrates solid understanding of the M&A processes and associated legal and regulatory framework. Leads day‑to‑day project management and transaction execution. Prepares presentation materials for clients in both origination and execution. Performs financial and valuation analyses using various methodologies. Oversees the building of detailed financial models. Undertakes research and financial analysis of companies, markets and industries based on public filings, research reports and other sources. Takes a leading role in all stages of transaction execution, from pitch to closing. Leads through example and builds appropriate culture and values. Collaborates with other SCB product groups, teams and offices. Manages the day‑to‑day development of junior team members and mentors them. Assists the team in adhering to all internal compliance requirements. Ensures any audit and compliance issues relating to the M&A business are resolved in a timely manner. Is aware and understands the regulatory framework, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. Displays exemplary conduct, lives by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct, and takes personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics across Standard Chartered Bank. Ideal Candidate Has 5+ years of experience working in Investment Banking or M&A advisory. Track record of M&A transaction execution, across buy‑side and sell‑side transactions including public markets situations. Experience / familiarity with the Metals & Mining industry, including industry dynamics, valuation drivers and other issues relevant to M&A situations. Strong understanding of the M&A transaction process, from origination through to completion, with experience in leading the project management and execution of M&A advisory mandates. Understanding of M&A valuation methodologies including DCF modelling, merger analysis, trading and transaction comparables. Understanding of M&A technical and regulatory issues including corporate law and takeover rules. Effective communication skills – both written and verbal – with both clients and internal stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with client engagement. Diligent work ethic, detail orientation and an aptitude for excellence, with ability to excel both in team and self‑directed settings. Ability to deliver under time pressure and manage multiple competing workstreams and transactions. Experience in the mentoring and development of junior team members. About Standard Chartered We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us. Together We Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do. Never settle , continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well. Are better together , we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term. What we offer Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and all sorts of self‑help toolkits. A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. 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