Customer Service Manager (Chinese Clients)

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Customer Service Manager (Chinese Clients)

manager · Retail & Commercial Banking

Job Summary

As a Customer Service Manager at Standard Chartered, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional client service within our Business Clients segment. You will primarily provide comprehensive administrative support to Relationship Managers, assisting with client onboarding, service issue resolution, and compliance monitoring activities such as AML/CDD and credit oversight. This role requires managing complex client service needs with a focus on building and maintaining enduring trust. You will also promote and educate clients on using digital channels, including mobile and web platforms, to foster enhanced engagement and self-service capabilities. Your contribution will directly influence customer satisfaction and retention, making this position integral to our continued growth and reputation for excellence.

This full-time office-based role is situated in our Nairobi branch, offering an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diversity of thought and experience is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Relationship Managers servicing the Chinese business client segment, ensuring seamless onboarding and consistent management of client portfolios with a keen eye on compliance requirements including AML, CDD, and credit risk oversight.
• Efficiently manage complex inbound service requests and escalations, ensuring client concerns are addressed promptly and with the utmost professionalism to uphold and enhance satisfaction levels.
• Act as a digital ambassador by educating and guiding clients in the utilization of digital banking platforms such as mobile apps and web portals, thereby promoting self-service and operational efficiency.
• Develop and sustain long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by anticipating their service needs and providing tailored support responsive to their business objectives and expectations.
• Proactively engage with clients to handle inquiries, fulfill service requests accurately and timely, and facilitate smooth transaction processes.
• Maintain up-to-date Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documentation, contributing to the bank's unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor client credit profiles attentively, collaborating with internal teams to support sound credit management and responsible banking practices that protect both the client and the institution.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should be experienced professionals with a well-rounded understanding of Business banking products and services. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Mandarin and English, equipped to engage effectively with a diverse client base and skilled in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Key competencies include:

• Comprehensive Product Expertise: Deep knowledge of Business banking products to provide insightful counsel and facilitate effective cross-selling strategies.
• Superior Client Relationship Skills: Demonstrated ability to build enduring client relationships through empathetic communication and trustworthiness.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven experience working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of client services.
• Proactive and Responsive Approach: Capacity to prioritize effectively and address client needs with urgency and precision.
• Ethical Trust Building: Commitment to transparency and integrity in all client interactions, establishing confidence.
• Technical Savvy: Adept at using digital banking platforms and internal systems to enhance service delivery and compliance monitoring.

Motivations

Our ideal candidates are motivated by dynamic and autonomous working environments, driven to make impactful decisions that elevate client experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will thrive by managing diverse client portfolios and navigating complex service demands, always striving to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.

This role offers continual opportunities for personal and professional development, presenting varied challenges that encourage innovative problem-solving and skill enhancement within a forward-looking financial institution dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

We seek applicants with strong educational credentials complemented by practical banking experience pertinent to client servicing particularly within the business banking domain. Fluency in Mandarin is highly valued to meet the communication needs of our Chinese client segment effectively.

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent professional certification.
• Relevant Experience: Practical exposure to banking products, client relationship management, and adherence to compliance processes.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Mandarin to engage and support our diverse clientele seamlessly.
• Digital Competency: Familiarity with modern digital banking solutions and compliance technologies to support client interactions and operational efficiency.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank with a proud 170-year history of driving sustainable commerce and prosperity across the globe. Our unique diversity and inclusive culture fuel our ability to challenge the status quo and innovate continuously. We are committed to upholding our brand promise 'Here for good' by putting clients at the heart of all our activities and living our valued behaviours.

Working at Standard Chartered means being part of a community that values integrity, resilience, collaboration, and continuous learning. We foster an environment where every individual can bring their authentic self to work and where diversity of thought is a driver for innovation and success. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and joining a purpose-led organisation, Standard Chartered offers an inspiring and supportive place to grow your career.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive remuneration package aligned with our Fair Pay Charter, designed to support your holistic wellbeing—including mental, physical, financial, and social dimensions.

• Robust pension and retirement savings schemes with core bank funding.
• Medical and life insurance benefits, complemented by flexible voluntary benefits tailored to local needs.
• Generous leave policies, including annual leave, extensive parental leave (up to 20 weeks maternity), sabbaticals for career development, and volunteering leave encouraging community involvement.
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities for hybrid patterns where applicable.
• Access to Unmind, a leading digital wellbeing platform, resilience-building programmes, employee assistance services, mental health first aiders, and various self-help resources.
• Continuous learning culture supporting professional development through reskilling and upskilling initiatives, with access to diverse physical and virtual training opportunities.
• An inclusive workplace ethos that celebrates and values unique talents, ensuring everyone can achieve their full potential.

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