Markets Non-Financial Risk Lead

Overview

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The Markets Governance team supports the governance of the Markets and Financing Securities Services (FSS) businesses with respect to non-financial risks, ensuring alignment with Bank Policy and Enterprise Risk Management Framework. This includes chairing and/or supporting and/or setting standards for meetings that support country and central governance. The role will also review and lead pan Markets risk and control framework, and remediation activities for alignment.

Responsibilities

• Support the holistic Markets/FSS governance framework, including understanding Market strategy, reporting flow within Markets, and delegations of authority / stakeholder landscape.
• Lead pan Markets deliverables and initiatives to align with group and CIB strategy; review existing framework; lead multiple Markets-wide initiatives; coordinate the Global FSS Non-Financial Risk Committee.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the pan Markets agenda and its related Book of Work.
• Drive the right risk culture within Markets and/or FSS as directed by the business and support implementation of related initiatives.
• Manage communication of status updates to key stakeholders including Senior Management through presentations and reports.
• Provide robust oversight to support adherence to relevant internal and external policies across Markets and/or CIB.
• Provide input and maintain consistency with Bank/CIB Conduct standards and policy.

Strategy / Business / Processes / People & Talent / Risk Management / Governance

• Strategy: Provide input and maintain consistency with Bank/CIB Conduct standards and policy.
• Business: Good understanding of Markets and FSS business, how Markets operate within Group, alignment with CIB strategy, and external market environment including Regulators.
• Risk standards and Policy relevant to Markets/FSS; awareness of the wider Markets/FSS business and leadership of a team providing risk management support.
• Processes: Implement processes to ensure adherence to Policies and Standards relevant to Markets; improve efficiencies and timeliness; provide guidance and analysis for FSS matters across the Markets Process Universe.
• People & Talent: Develop a team of strong risk managers; lead through example, promote risk culture, drive training and communications for risk, control and governance; ensure ongoing training and capability of holders of critical functions.
• Risk Management: Oversee non-financial risks, monitor control performance, identify top themes, drive cross-business risk initiatives, contribute to annual risk review priorities, and manage risk tooling and documentation.
• Governance: Promote a risk-oriented culture; run Markets governance committees; drive standards and consistency in regional/country forums; ensure policies are fit for purpose and governance standards are effective.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding high standards of ethics, regulatory and business conduct, and compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• Markets Business Heads
• Markets Group and Regional COO teams
• Markets Functional Heads
• Markets and Group CFCC
• Group OR
• Markets MT

Other Responsibilities

• Live by the Here for Good promise and brand values; perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Develop strong working relationships across Markets risk and risk ops teams and locations.
• Promote the Group’s brand and Here for good with employees, clients and regulators.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders and staff.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in risk management and compliance; degree preferred.
• Significant experience managing Operational, Compliance, or other risk areas in first or second line of defence.
• Experience presenting to senior management up to Board level; ability to articulate complex issues concisely.
• Experience in supporting Markets and/or Funds and Securities Services businesses.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; collaborative problem solver; strong stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; comfortable in a relatively unstructured, multi-cultural environment.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Markets Business and Products (FSS, Markets)
• Operational Risk Standards
• Governance and Supervision
• Coordination between business and functions
• Change Management
• Process Optimization
• People Management
• Data Analytics

About Standard Chartered

We’re an international bank with a long history of making a positive difference for our clients, communities and each other. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to be here for good. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise.

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support wellbeing. Benefits include retirement savings, medical and life insurance, generous leave, flexible working options, wellbeing support, learning opportunities, and inclusion that values diverse talent.

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