Ed, Business Finance Head, Wrb, India

Job Summary To drive a team to provide financial expertise to the CPBB business in line with country regional and group strategy The role holder is expected to drive key outcomes in areas of strategy cost management controls governance stakeholder management and team leadership Additional support and oversight for central performance management Key Responsibilities Strategy The role requires adequate awareness and understanding of the Group s Country s business strategy and contribute to the strategic priorities of the Finance and ensure the strategic priorities related to the areas under this role are delivered Business Awareness and understanding of the wider business economic and market environment in which the Group operates in India including accounting framework and regulatory environment Advanced knowledge of Retail including Wealth and SME products is expected Processes Below are the key responsibilities To partner with the WRB India Business Head and WRB MT to execute strategy and drive financial performance keeping in mind the strategic priorities and business direction To provide regular updates to WRB MT at Group level and in India encompassing business momentum strategy execution progress and industry developments Provide leadership to WRB Business Finance team in India and oversight to Business Finance colleagues in SA cluster markets An active member of the India Finance Management Team to contribute effectively to the development and execution of the Finance agenda for WRB Finance and India Finance Ensure professional standards are established and maintained for all matters relating to finance business partnership robust performance management analysis and reporting framework for the business strategy and governance Budgeting Reporting Cycle provide an efficient budgeting forecasting reporting platform which delivers accurate business information in the shortest cycle time To continually assess and develop the skills and capabilities of the function to meet Business and Group needs To be a proactive member of the Global WRB Finance community and drive WRB Finance priorities in India and cluster markets To actively engage and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders Provide the Business with options recommendations and clear financial consequences based on robust analysis and transparent decision making framework Performance Management Continuously provide a balanced view of business performance against agreed external and internal benchmarks to drive optimal decisions and superior performance Cost Management Productivity Ensures costs investments are aligned to business strategy deliver targeted returns and that a culture of continuous productivity improvement is embedded in business processes Balance Sheet Management Partner with Business Treasury teams and ALCO in developing a deep understanding of the key drivers of the Balance Sheet and to maintain an optimal Balance Sheet structure which balances capital efficiency liquidity risk and funding costs Governance Compliance Controls Ensure group and regulatory governance standards are understood and underpinned by robust processes within the Finance function with appropriate self assessment and independent controls Risk Management Actively participate in the group s Risk Management Framework and through its value generation roles ensures that financial risk is identified measured mitigated People Talent Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values Set appropriate tone and expectations from team and work in collaboration with stakeholders Mentor train and develop people and ensure that holders of all critical roles are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles Employ engage and retain high quality people with succession planning for critical roles Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives Risk Management Ensuring compliance with Bank s Policies and Standards and all the responsibilities of the role are discharged in accordance with Bank s Risk Management Framework ERMF Ensure compliance of regulatory norms and guidelines as relevant to the role Governance Responsible for assessing the effectiveness oversight and controls in the areas included in the key responsibilities and if necessary oversee changes in these areas Have an awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant 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 Lead the Team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank s Conduct Principles Fair Outcomes for Clients Effective Financial Markets Financial Crime Compliance The Right Environment Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Serve as a Director of the Board Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association or equivalent Key stakeholders Internal CFO WRB Head of WRB India and WRB MT Cluster CFO Cluster CEO Global WRB Finance team GPO and GPM of P2P and R2R Chennai Bangalore External Peers in other banks Auditors and regulatory authorities Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values in India WRB Business Finance Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group Country Business or Functional policies and procedures Multiple functions double hats Skills and Experience Business Analytics Financial Analysis Planning Tactical Strategic Budget Management Effective Communications Profitability Analysis Qualifications Qualified Chartered Accountant or Masters in Business Administration MBA in Finance Competencies Action Oriented Collaborates Customer Focus Gives Clarity Guidance Manages Ambiguity Develops Talent Drives Vision Purpose Nimble Learning Decision Quality Courage Instills Trust Strategic Mindset Technical Competencies This is a generic competency to evaluate candidate on role-specific technical skills and requirements 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 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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 Recruitment 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