Avp, Chapter Lead

Job Summary AVP - Chapter Lead - Development FCSO TM is to lead a multi competency capability encompassing vendor management architecture and business solution The role will be responsible for delivering scalable resilient fault tolerant solutions from partner vendors Formulate and deliver an end-to-end technology strategy in collaboration with the FCSO Product for all current and future technology requirements of the organisation Consider multiple levers in the development and execution of the technology strategy including client experience time to market stability resilience scalability cost efficiency new ways of working etc Key Responsibilities Strategy Define and drive the Group s technology strategy roadmap and agenda with focus on business people governance platform security and operations Develop deep relationships with key business stakeholders and decision makers to drive cloud adoption Build and foster an engineering excellence culture through leadership and direction Build an engineering and system thinking mindset with values such as fast feedback repeatability simplicity and clean code Drive a modern approach to engineering excellence ensuring fast frequent and high-quality value delivery With thought Leadership evangelism and upskilling the workforce on cloud architecture engineering and open banking and API Industrialise engineering best practices to enhance software quality embedding resiliency in system performance and enabling the rapid recovery from incidents and threats Proactively improving the technology risk posture Improve cost efficiency - drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to rationalise to a fewer best of breed platforms which provides strategic business capability and aggressively decommission redundant applications Contribute to investment planning prioritisation with the businesses and T I for the FCSO TM portfolio Driving and enable cloud adoption and modernisation of technology landscape across Group Functions Empower the engineers within the delivery teams with the right tools and practice to improve SDLC process efficiency - with focus on quality assurance developer experiences automation and performance engineering with speed scalability and stability in mind Enforce and streamline sound development practices Establish and maintain effective governance processes including training advice and support As a key member of the Management team develop the strategic direction and roadmap for FCSO Technology while adopting agile practices aligning with Business IT Strategy Bank s Digital Agenda and Portfolio Investment priorities Proactively advise the senior management team on the emerging technologies and transformation trends that are most relevant to the company s goals and evolving needs Shape the future of technology maintain and advance deep technical skills and knowledge keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights and share within the technical community Envisage and align the portfolio to the growing technology needs capabilities like Cloud AI etc Determine and ensure optimal cost of delivery of programs Support Business and FCSO Operations by leveraging technology to streamline processes enhance productivity enable straight-through processing zero touch reduce risk and improve controls part of FCSO deliveries Business Trusted advisor to the business Work hand in hand with FCSO business partners taking product programs from investment decisions into design specifications solutioning development implementation and hand-over to operations securing support and collaboration from other SCB teams Manage business partner expectations Ensure delivery to business meeting time cost and with high quality Determining calibrating and tracking of key success parameters and metrics risk mitigation for this role Manage business partner expectations Ensure delivery to business meeting time cost and with high quality Drive an ecosystem of innovation and enabling business through technology Processes Responsible for business initiatives delivery aligning to SCB defined technology Agile principles and project management processes frameworks and customizing such to specific Group Functions needs where required Responsible for overall governance of projects programmes related to payments space that includes financial management risk management representation in steering committee reviews and engagement with business for strategy change management and timely course correction as required Support Business Operating Models Standards Finance Risk Controls and compliance with regulations People Talent Employ engage and retain high quality talent to ensure FCSO TM team is adequately staffed and skilled to deliver on business commitments Lead through example and build appropriate culture and values Set appropriate tone and expectations for the team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners Foster a culture of innovation transparency and accountability in FCSO TM team while promoting a business-first mentality at all levels Ensure role job descriptions and expectations are clearly set and periodic feedback provided to the entire team Ensure the optimal blend and balance of in-house and vendor resources Develop and maintain a plan that provides for succession and continuity in the most critical IT management positions Risk Management Be proactive in ensuring regular assurance that the FCSO TM team is performing to acceptable risk levels and control standards Act quickly and decisively when any risk and control weakness become apparent and ensure those are addressed within quick prescribed timeframes and escalated through the relevant committees Act as the risk control owner under the Group s risk management framework at the appropriate level Balance business delivery on time quality and cost constraints with risks controls to ensure that they do not materially threaten the Group s ability to remain within acceptable risk levels Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning for the entire technology portfolio Ensure the effective management of risk issues and assurance reporting relating to strategy and transformation engaging with and reporting back regularly to the Management Team Governance Embed the Group s values and code of conduct in the FCSO TM team to ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies processes and regulations among employee s form part of the culture Awareness and understanding of 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 Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders Group Functions product owners Hive Tech Leads Program Managers Other Responsibilities Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values in team Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group Country Business or Functional policies and procedures Multiple functions double hats Skills and Experience SQL Shell Scripts Java Python Linux OFSAA - AML 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 41353