Job Description

The Role Responsibilities This role is responsible to support Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in ensuring adherence with all Group&rsquos policies and standards, effective controls are in place, and overall Operational Risk (OR) exposure is maintained The Role Responsibilities This role is responsible to support Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in ensuring adherence with all Group&rsquos policies and standards, effective controls are in place, and overall Operational Risk (OR) exposure is maintained at an acceptable level or within defined risk appetite of the function. Strategy This role is responsible to support CFO in ensuring adherence with all Group&rsquos policies and standards, effective controls are in place, and overall OR exposure is maintained at an acceptable level or within defined risk appetite of the function. Business Manage OR in the function in accordance with the Group&rsquos Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and relevant Principal Risk Type (PRT) Frameworks, Policies, Standards and Guidelines and timely escalate any red flag to Function Operational Risk Forum (FORF) and any other relevant governance / compliance function / forum. Manage governance fora such as GBS Malaysia Regulatory Reporting Policies and Standards (RRPS) Oversight Committee, GBS Finance Conduct Forum, etc. in accordance with relevant Group&rsquos Policies and Standards including Committee Governance Standard. Responsible for Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Records Management and End User Computing (EUC) for the function in accordance with relevant Group&rsquos Policies and Standard. Processes Ensure any risk, exception or issue including risk event and regulatory breach of the function is monitored and discussed in FORF monthly and where required, is logged in risk reporting tool in accordance with Group Operational Risk Policy and Standard, and any action plan is tracked until resolution. Perform risk assessment whenever there is a change internally or externally impacting the function and log any identified risk and establish new control(s) to mitigate the risk. Ensure effective controls are in place and adherence to relevant Group&rsquos Policies and Standards such as Financial Control Substantiation and Reconciliation (FCSR) Policy and Standard through Control Sample Test (CST)/Key Control Indicators (KCI)/Key Risk Indicators (KRI) at defined frequency, and timely escalate any exception to FORF. Perform review on processes and/or controls at least annually in addition to CST/KCI to identify any control weakness and establish or improve control where control weakness presents. Support review of all applicable laws and regulations at defined frequency to identify regulatory obligation for the function and log in Obligation Register for monitoring and consult GBS Compliance, where required, during the review. Ensure all regulatory obligations for the function are managed in accordance with Regulatory Reporting Policies and Standards (RRPS) and other relevant Group&rsquos Policies and Standards, monitor and discuss these obligations in the RRPS Oversight Committee meeting at defined frequency and timely escalate any breach / potential breach to the RRPS Oversight Committee and GBS Compliance. Submit FORF pack for the function and regulatory reporting updates to GBS Non-Financial Risk Committee (NFRC) monthly. Ensure every process in the function has a Process Operating Instruction (POI), and review and update at least annually or whenever there is a change to ensure it is relevant and complete. Conduct other necessary reviews such as secured share drive review, physical record spot check, etc. periodically to ensure adherence to the Group&rsquos Policies and Standards. People & Talent Engage and maintain relationship with business/function unit heads and any relevant Group Operational Risk Officer / Team. Coach and develop risk and control capabilities within the function. Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) within the function. Proven experience in organising, planning, and executing activities from conceptualisation through implementation across multiple internal and external reporting and organisational lines, including proven ability to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements. Good eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to Group&rsquos Policies and Standards. Strong business and commercial acumen, with thought leadership, natural intellectual curiosity, ability to think both strategically and analytically, and with a digital mindset. Ability to solve and manage complex situations, identifying solutions that support the function. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, effective questioning and active listening. High integrity and professionalism, with the intent to always do the right thing. Risk Management Understanding of risks and controls in order to ensure compliance with Group&rsquos Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and relevant Policies, Standards and Guidelines, with considerations to practical aspects and awareness of external regulations. Governance Support compliance initiatives relevant to the function. Review and challenge remediation / treatment plan set by the function to effectively mitigate risks / remediate control weaknesses / issues. Regulatory & Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group&rsquos 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 GBS Malaysia to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank&rsquos 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. Key stakeholders GBS Malaysia Country Finance GBS CFO Other GBS hubs' UORM GBS Governance GBS Compliance Group Operational Risk Officers / Teams GFS ORF GFS Tax CoE Our Ideal Candidate Bachelor&rsquos Degree in accountancy / Finance or Professional Accounting qualification with at least 7 years of experience in Finance risks and controls. Good knowledge and experience in accounting and applicable standards (IFRS, GAAP etc.), Risk Management and Compliance. Role Specific Technical Competencies Manage Conduct Manage Risk Manage People Manage Finance 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 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 assessments - some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process. Visit our careers website