Job Summary

This role could be based in UK or Singapore. We are seeking a talented and passionate, Senior Programme Manager to join the Control Simplification Programme. 
 
The Control Simplification initiative focuses on developing comprehensive control standards across the bank, updating our control library and is focused on eliminating and streamlining existing controls to enhance the bank's risk and control capabilities. The programme includes redefining the assurance operating model, automating controls at the source where appropriate, and implementing automated control testing to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in risk management processes

The role holder will be responsible for manage the Control Transformation workstream in the programme. This is a large and complex workstream which requires the individual to lead delivery globally and pan bank and ensure we have strong delivery and governance. The role holder will work with the Programme Director, leading the financial management, planning and governance for this critical workstream. 

Key Responsibilities

Control Optimisation

1.    Drive Quality and Standardisation in Existing Control Programmes
•    Assess current control programmes to identify areas for improvement.
•    Implement best practices to enhance the quality and consistency of controls.
•    Provide guidance and support to teams to standardise control processes.
2.    Accelerate Control Simplification Execution
•    Identify opportunities to simplify and streamline control processes.
•    Develop a roadmap for accelerated execution of control simplification initiatives.
•    Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of simplification projects.
3.    Develop and Execute Control Simplification for New Functions
•    Collaborate with functions that have not yet started control simplification.
•    Develop tailored approaches for control simplification in these areas.
•    Execute and oversee the implementation of these simplification initiatives

Assurance Operating Model

Eliminate Duplicative Roles and Streamline Assurance Activities
•    Identify and remove duplicative roles and responsibilities between lines 1 and 2.
•    Streamline assurance processes to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency.
•    Implement changes to enhance the overall effectiveness of assurance activities

Automate Control Testing Platform
1.    Define Requirements for a Control Testing Platform
•    Gather and document requirements for a platform to automate control testing.
•    Ensure the platform supports digitization of test scripts, execution of tests, and documentation of results.
2.   Collaborate with Tech Teams to Develop and Extend the Platform Bank-Wide
•    Work with UK ACG (Tech Team) and CIO Function team to develop the platform.
•    Plan and manage the extension of the platform to the rest of the bank.
•    Ensure the platform meets the needs of all stakeholders and functions effectively. 

Skills and Experience

• Programme Management
• Communication Skills
• Understanding of Risk, Control & Assurance
• Change execution
• Process and Control Simplification
• Automation execution

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.