Sr. Manager, Internal Financial Controls

This job is with Standard Chartered Bank, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Summary The purpose of the role is to work on the UK Audit and Corporate Governance (ACG) reforms programme to support the remediation lead with the agreement, prioritisation and delivery of remediation activities to close identified control gaps. This will involve working with teams in the line to document and embed management review controls (MRCs), EUC controls and supporting complex processes that require remediation activity.

Key Responsibilities
Specific activities include: �
� Supporting key business stakeholders across the bank but initially with a Finance focus )followed by CCIB and CPBB) to manage and deliver the remediation book of work resulting from process and controls mapping workstream activities �
� Work closely with KPMG (our internal advisors), project team members and business stakeholders to agree control gaps and actions to remediate �
� Support line teams with documenting management review control templates and evidencing of EUC controls �
� Work with line teams to embed documented controls within DOIs and then embed this in the underlying BAU process prior to the testing of controls �
� Prepare inputs for the remediation workstream to project steering committee meetings and other relevant governance forums and provide strategic direction to stakeholders �
� Where specific subject matter expertise is required, bring together and facilitate the optimal outcome for the Group and communicate it in a clear and compelling way to key stakeholders Strategy �
� Support the delivery of the remediation UK ACG workstream working with the remediation delivery lead
- take ownership of control gaps identified by KPMG (bank's advisors) and work with line teams to close the controls gaps. Business �
� The successful candidate will be working with key stakeholders across CCIB & CPBB COO functions, CCIB & CPBB CIO technology teams to remediate business process and EUC controls. The work will cover centres of excellence in GFS (Chennai, Bangalore) as well as business function led teams in UK and Singapore. Processes �
� Complete remediation control templates covering management review controls across c.155 processes across Finance, CCIB and CPBB Operations and other upstream functions providing inputs to financial reporting processes. People & Talent �
� Ensure active communication of workstream priorities and progress to stakeholders to foster engagement, awareness, and motivation. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication

skills:
networking, negotiation, influencing and written communication. Maintain a positive attitude with the capability to work under pressure and deliver on multiple deadlines. Risk Management �
� Compliance with UK ACG regulatory standards prescribed the UK Government Department of Business and Trade (DBT), Financial Reporting Council (FRC)/ Audit reporting governance authority (ARGA) requirements Governance �
� Provide inputs for the preparation of governance papers
- Programme steering committees, updates to other bank governance forums (e.g. FRC, GNFRC, Board Audit Committee). 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. Skills and Experience �
� Data Mining, Interpretation and Dashboarding �
� Agile Working & Flexibility �
� Eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to policies and procedures �
� Ability to form effective relationships with key stakeholders �
� Self-motivated individual and able to drive results. And able to work independently. �
� Strong team player and has the capacity to build good working relationships with cross functional / geographical teams �
� Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements. Qualifications �
� University degree or equivalent �
� Qualified accountant, preferably with a Financial Services background �
� Experience of working in a Financial control, Product Control or Operations environment �
� Experience of working wth on/offshore teams in a remote manner �
� Extensive understanding and reasonable working experience in different financial and accounting systems �
� Experience of working in a global organisation in a matrixed environment. �
� Prior experience of working on projects/ delivering new business-as-usual initiatives. �
� Demonstrated ability to work within a service centre team About Standard Char