Job Summary

This role could be based in India and Malaysia. When you start the application process you will be presented with a drop down menu showing all countries, please ensure that you select a country where the role is based.

•    As part of the global UK Audit and Corporate Governance (UK ACG) programme, the purpose of the role is to support the Global IT & Third Party Lead to oversee / successfully complete the work in relation to IT Application Control testing for in-scope IT systems &/ or services.  This includes the strategic design, workstream plans, design of testing procedures, performing SOX testing for in-scope third parties (including the review of SOC1 & SOC2 reports), and review / agreement of findings (including QA review and challenge) to drive subsequent remediation activities where required.
•    The Manager, IT Application Controls role sits within the UK ACG Third Party Controls sub-stream.  The main responsibility of the Manager will be to support the Global IT & Third Party Lead in delivering the applications controls SOX compliance programme by performing an assessment of controls across IT applications in any in-scope business or function where they fall within the scope of the UK ACG programme
•    The candidate will need to have a good understanding of control requirements, preparation of test scripts, and the ability to design & test controls. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Understand the workstream objectives and roadmap
•    Understand the control objectives and test procedures
•    Identify in-scope third parties supporting in-scope IT applications or in-scope business processes, e.g. financial reporting
•    Responsible for review control documentation, understand the control coverage and time period, check controls, assessing gaps
•    Responsible for preparing SOX supporting documentation for each in-scope application to include details of the control coverage, risks, deficiencies
•    Where required, support any remote or onsite audit of an in-scope third party
•    Arrange meetings to facilitate Control testing / validation
•    Involvement in subsequent QA of results as required
•    Diligently provide weekly and ad hoc reporting on the status of assessments
•    Maintain a register of control testing outcomes and control gaps

Business
•    Manage relationships with relevant stakeholders on related projects, collaborating closely.
•    Work closely with businesses and functions impacted by relevant projects to solve issues and spot opportunities as they arise.

People and Talent 
•    Be an example for others to follow with regard to implementation of control testing
•    Maintain a positive attitude with the capability to work under pressure and deliver on multiple deadlines.
•    Foster good relationships with the TTO function and third party contract managers across the bank

Risk Management
•    Responsible for accurate risk reviews / identification of SOX control gaps / risks associated with in-scope applications or third party reviews

Governance 
•    Adhere to SCB Programme Management good practice and governance.

Regulatory & Business Conduct 
•    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
•    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
•    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
•    Compliance with UK Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance requirements relating to internal controls

Key Stakeholders
•    Head, Finance Operational Risk and Policy 
•    Global IT & Third Party Lead
•    TTO CIO teams
•    ITAC application & test stream leads
•    Executive Director Third Party Controls
•    Accountable Executive / Functional Lead for any related projects / workstream(s)
•    UK ACG Project and Programme Managers
•    Project / programme steering committee stakeholders 
•    Key Functions involved in related projects, which can include any combination of: Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, IT, Risk, Treasury, HR
•    TTO stakeholders, including those within Risk & Controls function

Skills and Experience

•    Strong programme project management and analytical skills with good understanding of Clarity
•    Good understanding of the banking industry and regulatory environment
•    Experience in managing and delivering regulatory programmes / projects preferred, particularly prudential regulations
•    Strong analytical capability
•    Exceptional relationship management skills
•    Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project
•    Good understanding of governance and risk management
•    Ability to influence, negotiate and constructively challenge at a variety of levels
•    Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a timely and effective manner
•    High level of responsiveness, sense of urgency; ability to operate in a highly pressurised and dynamic environment
•    Strong drive for results, ability to plan, track and follow through to deliver an aggressive project plan agenda

Qualifications

Education     
•    Degree qualified ideally, with 10+ years in banking, specifically experience in working on large multi-dimensional programmes / projects across business and functions.  

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global employee assistance programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and self-help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.

Visit our careers website to learn more about us: www.sc.com/careers.