Job Description

Role Responsibilities Summary As part of the global UK Audit and Corporate Governance (UK ACG) programme, the purpose of the role is to support the IT Application Controls (ITAC) and the central GITC sub-streams in relation to strategy, planning & coordination across the SOX discovery and control testing phases of the workstreams to successfully deliver the IT application control programme stream. Responsible for developing and maintaining robust ITAC sprint testing roadmaps (in conjunction with the ITAC test stream lead), including ensuring essential resources are available (from both the central SOX ITAC testing team, KPMG resources and ensuring availability and agreement of ITAC TOO critical resources) The role requires extensive stakeholder liaison and engagement across Group, Business, Functions and TTO resources, including TTO risk & control teams to ensure successful availability of key resources needed to participate in the ITAC sprints, post sprint quality assurance reviews & subsequent post remediation testing. Run the project workstream meetings and maintain the ITAC risk & issue logs Responsible for coordination of delivery and tracking completion of tasks across different workstreams. Strategy Develop and maintain ITAC and GITC timelines and planning artefacts and assist in preparing project plans, projects packs and any other material required by the programme steering committee as required. Coordinate sprint planning / testing activities across all relevant teams and impacted resources (including in-scope TTO application teams, central SOC ITAC control testing team, KPMG, process / control owners in TTO &/or business, other TTO risk & control teams including those in-country) as required to ensure each sprint has a detailed plan, timelines are met, all required resources are available, test scripts have been prepared in a timely fashion. Coordinate with all relevant teams (ITAC test team, TTO risk and control, CIO, CISO, CISRO, IT resilience) to maintain an up to date, complete and accurate ITAC controls listing, identify and agree evidence that needs to be provided to support testing and assurance activities. Responsible for ensuring testing timelines are communicated to all involved parties, including businesses and functions, to ensure that projects are run cohesively end-to-end, and with minimal impact and risk to the business, function or clients and any obstacles in relation to planning are identified and resolved. Work with KPMG to plan, schedule and coordinate the availability of internal resources to support ITAC QA reviews post sprint testing Anticipate and propose solutions where conflicting priorities arise. Liaise with counterparts to ensure any changes implemented are complementary to the overall Bank strategy. Coordinate strategic planning activities associated with the automation / efficiency of ongoing ITAC control testing. Track progress of ITAC testing milestones and sprints Business Manage relationships with relevant stakeholders on related projects, collaborating closely. Work closely with businesses and functions impacted by relevant projects to solve issues and spot opportunities as they arise. Processes Manage successful coordination of sprint planning (or re-planning) activities, from timelines to resource allocation to execution and closure to ensure successful delivery of each sprint within time, budget and scope Proactively engage with stakeholders to obtain buy-in for the sprints and manage escalations and expectations accordingly, including establishing an ITAC steerco with representation from TTO CIO\'s Manage coordination issues across sprints for ITAC and GITC workstreams make recommendations on approach for solutions, after coordination of inputs from relevant stakeholders. Ensure project updates are accurate and timelines Provide a single point of contact for the ITAC test leads to raise planning coordination matters. Project management, meeting planning, agenda, minutes and running workstream meetings as required. People and Talent Be an example for others to follow with regard to the implementation of change Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Work in collaboration with risk and control partners. Ensure active communication of workstream priorities and progress to stakeholders Maintain a positive attitude with the capability to work under pressure and deliver on multiple deadlines. Foster good relationships with the TTO function and third party contract managers across the bank Risk Management Identify project and business risks, escalating to the sprint stream Leads, Global IT & Third Party Lead (as appropriate) with strategies to mitigate that risk. Ensure all implementations mitigate risk where possible Manage, track and escalate ITAC &/or GITC planning, sprint, milestone risks and issues & governance Governance Adhere to SCB Programme Management good practice and governance. Ensure solutions do not introduce increased risk to the Bank Look for ways to mitigate risk in delivery at all times 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 Head, Finance Operational Risk and Policy Global IT & Third Party Lead TTO CIO teams ITAC test stream leads Accountable Executive / Functional Lead for any related projects / workstream(s) UK ACG Project and Programme Managers Project / programme steering committee stakeholders Key Functions involved in related projects, which can include any combination of: Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, IT, Risk, Treasury, HR TTO stakeholders, including those within Risk & Controls function Our Ideal Candidate Education - Bachelor\'s Degree qualified ideally, with 10+ years in banking, specifically experience in working on large multi-dimensional programmes / projects across business and functions. Role Specific Competencies Strong programme project management and analytical skills with good understanding of Clarity Good understanding of the banking industry and regulatory environment Experience in managing and delivering regulatory programmes / projects preferred, particularly prudential regulations Strong analytical capability Exceptional relationship management skills Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project Good understanding of governance and risk management Ability to influence, negotiate and constructively challenge at a variety of levels Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a timely and effective manner High level of responsiveness, sense of urgency ability to operate in a highly pressurised and dynamic environment Strong drive for results, ability to plan, track and follow through to deliver an aggressive project plan agenda 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 , together with our brand promise, to be are achieved by how we each live our . 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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