Business Risk Manager - Corporate Finance

Job description / Role

Job Description

* Act as Business Risk Manager / Operational Risk Controller for the Corporate Finance businesses in MENAP.
* Represent CF at relevant Country and Regional governance forums.
* Drive awareness in CF business teams of relevant Policy, Process and Control requirements
* To assist the Corporate Finance Business Heads in coordinating, driving and directing effective Front Office supervision and control.
* Ensure global best practice and consistency around the region, implementing controls and regulatory and internal requirements.
* Work with global peers and the regional Business Manager to ensure appropriate evolution of the business control environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

* Perform specific assignments at request of CF COO / Regional COO, particularly in relation to process, control, risk, infrastructure matters.
* Facilitate appropriate interaction between CF business units and support and control functions at local/regional level, including Legal, Compliance, Risk functions, Finance, Operations and any others as required to deliver efficient business and transaction support. Facilitate transactional approvals where relevant and assist business in following all relevant approval processes.
* Coordinate the preparation & review of Country Addenda for MENAP under PPGs for CF businesses.
* Conduct training and briefings to CF business teams related to relevant Policy, Process and Control requirements
* Lead and support Operational Risk initiatives for the region
* To be source of reference within the business unit in facilitating and promoting the understanding of Operational Risk and compliance requirements
* Ensure that MENA GM is in a permanent state of audit readiness
* Coordination of audits affecting the business in Pakistan and assist UORMs/BM's with guidance and assistance for all local audits. Ensure lessons learnt are disseminated around the region and acted upon.
* Proactively communicate with the Business Unit head and OR on operational risk issues. Escalate significant events as appropriate.
* Review, design and implement control measures and monitoring plans for compliance and operational risk management.
* Ensure timely and accurate completion of KCSA and KRIs.

Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 07/08/2014. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

* Must have Operational Risk and/or Corporate Finance experience
* A broad understanding of Wholesale Banking/Corporate Finance core products, business network and structure
* Background in Corporate Finance and Risk Management/Operations or Business Finance
* Strong interpersonal skills in networking, communication and influence are likely to be important in a multifunctional and multicultural team environment
* Previous project management and organization skills would be an advantage
* Excellent PC skills
* A focused individual who is an excellent communicator with strong numerical skills, who has the ability to influence others by showing initiative and creativity.
* Understand the Wholesale Banking regional aspirations and the strategy required to deliver these.
* Quick to recognize gaps and opportunities that would improve operating procedures, people development, risk management and infrastructure.

About the Company

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.

Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.

In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.