Job Summary

Job Summary

We seek a highly skilled Senior Manager to oversee the Capital Regulatory Reporting function within a leading international banking institution. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering accurate and insightful reports on capital metrics, and driving initiatives to optimize capital and risk-weighted assets (RWA). This role demands collaboration with various teams across the Group, Country, Business, and Change divisions to enhance reporting accuracy and contribute to the improvement of the Group's Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE).

The role requires a deep understanding of the Basel regulatory framework (Basel II, III, and IV), strong expertise in capital metrics computation, and proficiency with banking products as they relate to capital and risk assessments. Familiarity with SQL and reporting platforms, such as Moody's, SAS, or Python, is essential, along with knowledge of regulatory data management standards including BCBS 239 and PRA guidelines.

The candidate will be entrusted with ensuring operational excellence through rigorous monitoring of report accuracy and completeness, implementation of robust controls and governance processes, and continuous improvement of reporting processes via standardisation, simplification, and automation. An important focus will also be effective stakeholder engagement and leadership, fostering smooth transitions to business-as-usual operations aligned with regulatory and technological objectives.

Reporting into senior management, the role demands excellent communication skills to articulate capital metrics clearly and support senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Business functions. The Senior Manager will also represent the function in change governance forums, influencing decisions regarding change prioritisation, technology tools, and operating models to support transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary regulatory and business conduct in line with the Group's Values and Code of Conduct, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead initiatives that promote the Bank’s Conduct Principles, including Fair Outcomes for Clients, Effective Financial Markets, Financial Crime Compliance, and The Right Environment.
• Take ownership of embedding high ethical standards across the regulatory reporting function, proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving risk and compliance issues in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Actively serve in governance capacities, such as Board Director roles, exercising delegated authority within the framework of Articles of Association and ensuring accountable decision-making.
• Engage collaboratively across key stakeholder groups like Group Regulatory Reporting, Credit and Market Risk functions, Capital Technology, PSS, Change Management, and Country Regulatory Reporting leaders to ensure alignment and efficiency in regulatory initiatives.
• Drive the management and delivery of regulatory reports on capital metrics, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness while continuously seeking process improvements to maximise operational efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of reporting controls and quality assurance processes, embedding the highest standards in data governance and operational risk management.
• Champion collaboration between Business, Change, and Technology teams to facilitate effective implementation of regulatory changes and technology enhancements within the Capital Centre of Excellence.
• Support the development of talent within the team by fostering a culture of continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion, and by mentoring emerging leaders within the function.
• Contribute to wider organisational initiatives by acting in multiple capacities as required, reinforcing the values and brand of Standard Chartered in all interactions.

Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience and strong expertise in the Basel regulatory framework, including Basel II, III, and IV, with proven ability to compute capital metrics, understand key drivers, and interpret their impact on financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of banking products and the relationship between these products, Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Proficiency in SQL for data interrogation and extraction, demonstrating analytical competence to support complex capital analysis and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with advanced reporting and analytics tools such as Moody’s platforms, SAS, Python, or similar technologies is highly desirable to enhance reporting automation and efficiency.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory data management standards including BCBS 239 principles and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) requirements, ensuring data quality and governance standards are maintained.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging across multiple geographies and functions to align reporting objectives and deliver robust capital insights.
• Demonstrated people leadership and management capabilities, fostering development, collaboration, and a high-performance culture within teams.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros and scripting capabilities, alongside knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R to support data analysis and reporting automation.
• Experience working with Balance Sheet Management systems like Moody’s, Oracle, or QRM that facilitate capital modelling and reporting processes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA in Finance or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline are required.
• Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Commerce, or related fields to provide a strong analytical foundation.
• Professional qualifications, including Chartered Accountant status, Risk Management certifications, or other relevant industry-recognised accreditations will be considered an advantage.
• A minimum of 14 years of experience in Capital Regulatory Reporting, demonstrating a track record of managing complex regulatory frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Proven expertise with capital regulations and metrics, strong analytical skills with a focus on driving insights and improvements, and a collaborative mindset that supports cross-functional delivery of business-as-usual processes and strategic change initiatives.

About Standard Chartered

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank that has been shaping global commerce for over 170 years. Our commitment is to make a positive impact on our clients, communities, and colleagues by challenging the status quo, embracing innovation, and seizing opportunities that foster sustainable growth and prosperity.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, reflecting our unique global heritage through our people, culture, and business practices. Our purpose—to drive commerce and prosperity through unique diversity—is embedded in everything we do. Our valued behaviours: doing the right thing, never settling, and being better together, create an environment where every person can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work.

By joining Standard Chartered, you become part of a forward-thinking and purpose-driven organisation that understands the importance of respect, integrity, and inclusion as the foundation to delivering outstanding results globally.

What we offer

What we offer

Standard Chartered offers a comprehensive and competitive package designed to support the holistic wellbeing of our people, including mental, physical, financial, and social dimensions. As part of our Fair Pay Charter, we commit to equal and fair compensation practices that reflect your skills and contributions.

• Funded core benefits including retirement savings plans, medical coverage, and life insurance options, complemented by flexible and voluntary benefits tailored to individual needs and locations.
• Generous time-off provisions, including annual leave, parental and maternity leave up to 20 weeks, sabbatical opportunities for up to 12 months, volunteering leave, and adherence to minimum global standards combining annual and public holidays for 30 days or more.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance office and home-based work, accommodating diverse working patterns to promote work-life integration.
• Proactive wellbeing support encompassing access to digital wellbeing platforms such as Unmind, resilience and skills development courses, an Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aid resources, and an array of self-help toolkits.
• A culture of continuous learning with abundant opportunities to reskill, upskill, and develop professionally through various physical, virtual, and digital learning channels.
• Inclusion in a values-driven organisation that celebrates diversity across teams, business functions, and geographies, fostering an environment where everyone is respected and enabled to reach their full potential.