Job Description

Role Responsibilities Strategy The Control Assurance & Testing Manager is a permanent non-people leader role with the following responsibilities: Support the Head of Control Assurance and Conformance Testing to deliver control assurance and testing activities Assist with the development and enhancement of the Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment Review framework and methodology for control testing, control self-assessment review and reporting Execute a consistent, sustainable, and re-performable control testing & control self-assessment review framework/methodology for the bank\'s technology environment Undertake testing activities to assess both the design and operating effectiveness of Technology controls Drive, guide and work with the technology domains and the respective risk managers in the control self-assessment activities across TTO Assess the adequacy of existing controls within TTO to ensure completeness, asset coverage, and alignment to IT Policy and Standards Draft narratives documenting findings and assessment results as well as articulating risk and impact to the Bank Deliver control testing & assessment review reports and document workpapers to evidence the testing & review process and cycle Manages and tracks completion of the technology control self-assessments Support the provision of timely and accurate control testing & self-assessment review MI to the respective risk forums Identify opportunities for automation of control testing and control self-assessment Additional responsibilities will include participating in any ad-hoc or regulatory based control assurance activities as part of the TTO Risk and Control assurance agenda and strategy Business Assist with the development and maintenance of the Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment methodology, templates (checklist, questionnaire, test scripts/plan, summary reports) and process documentation required for control testing and control self-assessment review activities Tracking and monitoring of material actions and risks arising from TTO Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment activities (e.g. control testing & control self-assessment review outcome, action assigned etc) and escalate as appropriate to TTO Control Testing or Control Assurance Lead Track findings from control testing & control assessment and assess control owner responses and evidence provided to close any findings, and deliver an assurance outcome on whether the issue has been addressed or not Assist with the regular reporting on TTO Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment program for various stakeholders Processes Support the Head of Control Assurance and Conformance Testing to design and implement the Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment review methodology and ensure that the Conformance Testing & Control Self-Assessment review deliverables meets the quality standards set out in the methodology Contribute in the development of knowledge base of controls for Control Self-Assessment purpose Support the continuous improvement of control testing & control self-assessment review, aligning to and avoiding duplication with other assurance functions People and Talent Not applicable. This role does not have main responsibilities related to people and talent matters Risk Management Contribute to the team to ensure that all activities are in line with and support of the Operational principal risk type under the Bank\'s ERMF Drive the adoption of risk management framework through Control Self-Assessment review and/or thematic review Governance Support the Head of Control Assurance and Conformance Testing to develop the annual plan and manage the execution of the plan to achieve the target on quality, timeline, and budget Produce trend analysis of common control failures and thematic issues to enable a holistic view of risk management and control assurance Provide regular status updates including tracking against review/testing requirements and plan forecasts 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 Transformation, Technology & Operations (TTO) Domain heads and process owners TTO Domain risk managers and teams TTO Risk Control Country CIO Country Technology and Risk & Control teams Group Operational risk CISO / ISO Group Internal Audit Other Responsibilities Adopt Here for Good and the Group\'s brand and values. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures where relevant. Our Ideal Candidate Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, software engineering, business management, accounting, finance or related field. Minimum seven (7) years of technology risk and/or technology audit experience, preferably in financial institution Prior experience with technology control testing, control assessment and/or auditing including report writing Solid understanding of Risk Management areas, control testing, risk and control assessment process and audit fundamentals Strong control mindset, role-modelling the importance of good governance and able to demonstrate courage in challenging processes or practices that fail to deliver a well-controlled business Good understanding of financial institution technology operations and systems. Self-motivated, able to multitask and have an ability to work well where team are based offshore Strong analytical thinking with ability to clearly highlight material findings Strong written & verbal communication skills, report writing skills Possess the coordination and interpersonal skills required to work across various functions and seniority level globally and locally CISA or similar testing/audit qualifications are considered an advantage. About Standard Chartered We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 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 Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term 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, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with 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. 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