Job Summary

This role is accountable for the governance of the Group Asset Management processes. This role is required to support and co-ordinate a diverse set of initiatives with a multi-geography and multi-function scope to deliver on strategic priorities related to Asset Management processes, technology and product as aligned to the overall CRES strategy and governance framework.

Business & Strategy 
•    Work closely with the Head, AM Change & Transformation to define AM related strategy and performance frameworks.
•    Provide key support and strategic inputs into the evolving overall third-party supplier delivery model. 
•    Track supplier partner performance through scorecards 

Processes
•    Identify, drive and implement process improvements and efficienciesAct as a liaison & challenger for all cross functional process improvements (e.g., OCIR, Climate Risk, IFRS16 etc.) that have a direct impact on AM process. 

Systems, Data & Innovation
•    Co-ordinate with impacted parties (such as data management team) implementation of identified technology pilots for AM related systems. 
•    Support  and represent (where required) Head, AM Change & Transformation for all AM related data automations, data governance requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance
•    Ensure all risks defined in the Asset Management CRES Universe and end-to-end processes are actively managed across the group.  
•    Work with cross functional CRES and non-CRES teams (e.g., OCIR, Climate Risk, IFRS16 etc.) to ensure risk controls are periodically assessed and working effectively. 
•    Review and implement changes to the supply partner testing approach on AM related data and risks. 
•    Co-ordinate the review and delivery of the independent governance model related to 3rd party data management team end to end processes that impacts data accuracy and other related AM risks. 
•    Drive process uplift and remediation activity based on audit/ assurance recommendation.
•    Provide oversight of the Supply Partners assurance program and ensure relevant monthly reporting of performance and findings
•    Ensure the strategic intent and agenda for operational risk is delivered within AM. Oversee the training and development within the function to ensure the AM process and the Bank risk management process is embedded in all BAU activities.
•    Act as a point of contact for all AM related internal and external audits. 
Communication & Special Projects
•    Drive communication plan for overall Asset management including upkeep of the pulse page and wider sharing of Asset Management initiatives 
•    Ad hoc support to the Group Head of Asset Management 

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.

Key stakeholders
•    Global/ Cluster Head of Asset Management
•    Head AM Change & Transformation
•    Supply Partner Management team
•    Operational Risk team
•    CRES SME’s/Specialisms (Workplace, Safety & Security, Facilities Management, ESG etc)
•    Finance (CRES & IFRS16 teams)
•    Other SCB Risk Owners (Resilience/ Climate Risk/ Insurance/ Compliance/ Legal etc.)
•    Third Party Supply Partners (Asset Management/ Data Management/ Assurance)

Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in risk management/ commerce or real estate preferred
•    MRICS preferred but not essential
•    Risk Management related certifications preferred but not essential
•    5+ years working in a real estate field or real estate related business
•    Experience in managing and working with multi- disciplinary/multi geographic teams
•    Strong communication and influencing skills
•    Agile related certifications would be preferred but not essential
•    Data oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Risk Management
• Data Analytics & Insights   
• Business Intelligence   
• Supply Partner Management   

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

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 all sorts of 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.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.