Key Responsibilities

Strategy
•    Responsible for supporting the accounting and processes reviews of WBR Retail and Wealth products across markets. 
•    Support the CFO, Wealth and WRB Products in working with the Financial Controllership, Financial Accounting, and Group and Country teams in understanding, documenting and implementing the recommended accounting and controls

Business
•    Working with the Finance, Products and Operations team in understanding, documenting and rolling out the recommended accounting and controls 

Processes
•    Review existing processes to provide and implement recommendations across countries for WRB products including Wealth Solutions 

People & Talent
•    Work effectively and collaboratively with finance/ non finance colleagues within Group and country teams.

Risk Management
•    Participate and contribute in risk discussions as required to facilitate better external and internal communication of WRB risk matters impacting financial performance.   

Governance
•    Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the business operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations to the role

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

•    CFO, WRB
•    CFO, Wealth and WRB Products

Other Responsibilities
•    Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in WRB Finance Teams.
 

Our Ideal Candidate

•    10+ years relevant experience in finance at a leading global financial services firm, preferably banking. 
•    Qualified Accountant i.e., CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent, or MBA (Finance) or other relevant qualification is preferred.
•    Strong understanding and/ or previous experience in Retail and Wealth Products  
•    Ability to design/prepare senior level financial presentations/dashboards.
•    Demonstrated track record of leading and managing broad processes, while challenging the status quo and embracing the spirit of transformation. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively manage varied stakeholders and global teams within finance and business. 
•    Ability to navigate complex situations and ambiguity.
•    Live the Valued Behaviours of “Do the right thing”, “Never settle” and “Better Together” on a day-to-day basis whilst seeking opportunities for self-development and growth.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

•    Performance Management
•    Business partnering and influencing
•    External reporting & Competitive analysis
•    Balance Sheet Management
•    Risk and Control
•    Business Knowledge (WRB) 

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.

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