JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Department: Global Performance Mgmt. Finance
Grade: G6
Location: DIFC, Dubai
The reason the role exists within the organisation
* Responsible for performing analysis, designing processes and review from people, process or technology perspective for Performance Management activities and processes
* Expected to support tracking and driving change agenda with a view to make processes more effective for the Finance function
Key Roles & Responsibilities
* To support Head - GPM, Performance Management for all administrative and planning activities
* To demonstrate strong knowledge of BAU activities and processes for all related areas being managed
* To prepare detailed business requirements and to get necessary buy in / approvals prior to driving the change initiative forward
* To work closely with BAU teams in coming up with new process design and driving necessary changes
* To track benefits realisation, based on plans for respective initiatives
Work relationships
* To contribute towards planned change initiatives in line with planned timelines and cost budget
* To lead a team of analysts (where necessary) and allocate and manage tasks and drive performance
* Work with project sponsor to understand and document project objectives and scope.
* Work with business owners from affected business areas to understand current processes and to document and prioritise requirements
* Work with delivery workstreams to communicate business objectives and requirements, make decisions on delivery options and produce delivery costs and timescales
* Work with the BAU business owners to define acceptance criteria
Additional Job Information (e.g. scope of role, product area focus, impact)
* The working environment demands an ability to work in a fast paced, changing, international, environment, while providing a quality client service
* Some international travel may be required
* Periods of working long hours is expected
* Much of the work will be to deadlines / work day limits
* Weekly reports will be produced for the project manager showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies
REQUIREMENTS
* Strong track record of delivering solutions on large change initiatives, ideally whilst working for a "Big 5" consultancy or a financial service industry
* Good knowledge of Finance Processes and accounting related principles
* Delivery of high quality work, in a limited amount of time
* Excellent Communication skills
* Strong MS Powerpoint, Word and Excel skills would be critical
* Excellent attention to detail
* High levels of drive and self-motivation
* Track record of working in a very organized way, multi-tasking, prioritising, managing data, and setting and achieving deadlines (both short and long term)
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Capacity to think creatively and laterally; excellent reasoning skills and the ability to make sound judgments
* Pragmatic approach to achieving the objectives set, able to flex an approach as needed
* Strong team player
* A willingness to work with ambiguity within a fluid business environment
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Projects performance
Desirable
* Knowledge of PeopleSoft GL and transaction processing systems
* Knowledge of Finance systems and broad flow of information
* Knowledge of Banking
* Good MS Project Management skills
* Process Re-engineering skills and proven track record to improve process improvements
Generic measures of the role (includes both qualitative and quantitative metrics)
* Signed off BRD, FSD and other design documents
* Scope delivered on time, to budget and to stakeholders expectations
Closing Dates
The closing date for applications is 05/05/2015. 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.
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.
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