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Ref: HP048-877
Job description / Role
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group operating for over 150 years in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We've built a successful and sustainable business by playing a fundamental role in economies, helping people and businesses grow and achieve their aspirations. With over 89,000 employees representing 127 nationalities, we value the diversity and unique perspectives amongst our people. We are committed to developing their strengths and enabling them to make a difference to our success by helping them fulfil their potential.
The Regional Client Due Diligence (CDD) Governance Manager provides support to the Regional Head, Client On Boarding And Management (COBAM) on CDD Governance responsibilities
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Assess whether process risks identified in other countries/business could materialise elsewhere in the region.
* Provide support to line manager to implement the Operational Risk Framework (ORF) for COBAM in the country/region.
* Support line manager to provide advice, guide and support all CDD risk.
* Identification of key risks, bottlenecks and their resolutions.
* Timely escalations of arising issues as and when required.
* Regular review of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and make amendments/changes where required.
* Reviewing the CDD audit reports and taking measures to ensure the issues identified are not in the AME region.
* Identification and dissemination of emerging rework themes.
* COBAM and Client Static Data Unit (CSDU) Process reviews.
* Proof reading of CDD files from Sanctions perspective.
* Governance of regulatory projects.
* Implementation of new processes.
* Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the relevant forums..
* Provide ad-hoc support to COBAM head when requested.
Leadership and Management:
* Assist in the development of an effective internal compliance culture by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and Compliance. Ensure that all documents for which the role holder is responsible are maintained as up to date
Requirements
* Seeking 5-6 years experience in CDD and Anti Money Laundering (AML).
* Strong analytical and decision making skills. Strong responsibility and organisation skills. Excellent negotiation and communication skills - written and verbal including presentation skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to complete tasks in timely manner. Self-motivated and self-reliant, with the ability to provide practical and effective advice. Inclusive style and good listening skills are required. Being able to accept challenge, listen to the other point of view and adapt your approach accordingly is essential
* Good judgement. Excellent collaborative and team playing skills.
* An inquisitive approach to practices, procedures. Personal authority and integrity. Independence, creativity, resourcefulness and resilience
* Sound working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Must possess ability to assess risk, strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness.
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.