Business Risk Manager, Markets COO

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Risk Manager to join the Clusters Markets COO team. The role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Markets’ regulatory Book of Work, risk treatment plans, and assessing demand to align with risk outcomes. It also involves liaising with global Markets Business Risk Managers and Clusters COO teams on elevated risk issues, acting as a connector between global and local teams to import and export best practices. Responsibilities Business Risk Management Oversight of delivery of Markets’ regulatory Book of work and risk treatment plans (both BAU and investment funded). Reviewing and assessing demand from global and country process owners based on risk outcomes, ensuring it meets the objectives of the Markets Non-Financial Risk Programme Steering Committee. Liaising with elevated risk issues where applicable to Global BRMs and Clusters COO team. Working with Product Owners to review capacity for demand. Being the connector between global and local teams to import and export best practices. Regulatory Compliance Ensure adherence to local and extraterritorial regulations. Support local and global regulatory and internal audits and compliance reviews where required. Business Governance, Conduct & Supervision Support the running of the Markets NFR Programme Steering Committee. Continuously seek process simplification and re‑engineering opportunities to improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure submissions to the NFR Programme Steering Committee are accurate, complete, reconciled and timely. Regulatory & Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Embed the highest standards of ethics across the bank, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Lead the Markets COO Clusters BRM team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles. Identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Key Stakeholders CIB Product and Segment Partners Global/Clusters Markets Heads Cluster and local CFCC Cluster and local Operational Risk Cluster and local Internal Audit Operations, Technology, Finance, Legal Control and Risk Functions Markets COO team across business and geographies Other Responsibilities Embed “here for good” and Group’s brand and values in the Markets COO team. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures. Our Ideal Candidate 8+ years of experience in the banking industry with exposure in Markets business. Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate across a wide range of stakeholders. In‑depth knowledge of Markets products and experience with audit, risk, product, regulatory and policy management. Proven history of managing key stakeholders and demonstrating problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. Ability to multitask and manage different initiatives with strong execution focus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong verbal, verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification preferred. Role Specific Technical Competencies Markets Products/Process Knowledge Managing Non‑Financial Risk Analytical Thinking Regulatory Environment – Markets business Project Management Effective Communication Stakeholder Management About Standard Chartered We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact.With over 170 years of experience, we work to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other.We value difference, inclusion, and purpose-driven work. Together We Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity. Continuously strive to improve and innovate, maintaining simplicity and learning from doing well and not so well. Be better together, inclusive, and build for the long term. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits in line with our Fair Pay Charter. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance. Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum), and volunteering leave. Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible patterns. Wellbeing support through Unmind, global Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health first‑aiders. Continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill. A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion where everyone feels respected. Recruitment Assessments Some roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you’ve applied to. If invited, it means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and SalesBanking #J-18808-Ljbffr