Standard Chartered—Manager,Internal Financial Controls Framework

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Description: Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced second line Risk and Control manager who will report to the business partnering lead in the financial reporting controls framework (FRCF) team covering the WRB business. The successful candidate will help the business partnering lead to oversee and manage the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) type internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) which have been encapsulated within the bank’s financial reporting controls framework (FRCF). The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) are able to comply with SOX regulations, identifying and mitigating risks, and enhancing the internal control environment within these areas. This role requires an understanding of financial reporting processes, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will work with the business partnering lead to assist with the following activities performed by the team: • Scoping and materiality assessment – Working with first line teams to validate identification of new business processes and changes in existing business processes due to operating model and system changes • Design effectiveness assessment – Performance of annual DET activity covering WRB business processes and controls • Training and guidance – Maintaining and updating centralised training materials enshrining FRCF control concepts covering business and technology controls. Delivery of training to stakeholders across the business (WRB). Upskilling the wider team so they are familiar with control concepts and governance requirements. As a subject matter expert, provide guidance on control issues to all business units • Issue and deficiency management – Performing risk assessment of risk events logged during the year for WRB and deficiencies identified as part of design and operating effectiveness testing and understanding if this has a material impact on the overall effectiveness of the control framework • Remediation of failed controls and design gaps – Work with first line WRB teams to ensure remediation plans are in place and perform review and challenge activities to assess whether plans mitigate business risks identified • Update of bank’s GRC system – Ensure that all process and controls data is updated in the bank’s GRC tooling (M7) • Management attestation – Working with first line global process owners (GPOs) and management team delegates to ensure smooth execution of the annual management attestation process. Tracking progress and reporting the outcome including any deficiencies identified as part of the annual attestation process. • Governance - Production of monthly working group papers with supporting dashboards and metrics for WRB that will be presented first line teams. Provide input to governance papers that are presented to the Bank’s governance forums and committees. • Standardised MI – Provide inputs to the second line FRCF Governance team to facilitate the production of standardised management information from the bank’s GRC systems. Strategy • Meeting Regulatory and internal ERMF requirements - To ensure the bank complies with regulatory requirements prescribed within the UK Corporate Governance Code (COSO13), whilst ensuring internal requirements for the bank’s enterprise risk management framework (ERMF) continue to be met. Business • The successful candidate will be working with colleagues across the FRCF team (Governance & Lifecycle management, other Business Partnering teams, testing teams and Tooling) and business stakeholders across the wider bank (WRB), internal/ external audit and risk and compliance to ensure regulatory and internal ERMF control requirements are understood and met. Processes • Oversight of all FRCF process and controls and supporting governance activities for WRB. Conduct annual DET and oversee issues and deficiency management People & Talent • Work with WRB Operations teams, so they understand ICOFR requirements and fulfil their obligations under the FRCF (first line ownership of controls and remediation of defective controls). The candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written English) as well as networking and negotiation skills. Maintain a positive attitude with the motivation to work under pressure and deliver on multiple deadlines. Risk Management • Ensure that WRB complies with regulatory requirements prescribed within the UK Corporate Governance Code for internal controls over financial reporting, whilst ensuring internal requirements for the bank’s enterprise risk management framework (ERMF) continue to be met. Ensuring all issues and control deficiencies are logged within the bank’s strategic GRC tooling and the impact on the FRCF is risk assessed. Governance • Production of monthly working group papers with supporting dashboards and metrics for WRB that will be presented first line teams. Provide input to governance papers that are presented to the Bank’s governance forums and committees. 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 • WRB global process owners, process manager and control owners • Wider FRCF team • Finance Risk & Governance team • Group Internal Audit Skills and Experience • Business Process Mapping and end-to-end linkage between different teams • Data Mining, Interpretation and Dashboarding • Agile Working & Flexibility • Eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to policies and procedures • Ability to form effective relationships with key stakeholders • Self-motivated individual and able to drive results. And able to work independently. • Strong team player and has the capacity to build good working relationships with cross functional / geographical teams • Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements. Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and/or a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, auditing, or a related field, with a focus on SOX compliance. • In-depth knowledge of SOX regulations, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and financial reporting processes. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. • Proficiency in using risk management and audit software tools. • High level of integrity, ethical standards, and attention to detail. Preferred Skills: • Experience in an accounting firm or PLC/financial services company. • Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 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.