Standard Chartered—Director, Affiliates Relationship Lead (Singapore,US)

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Description: Job Summary This role could be based in Singapore and US. When you start the application process you will be presented with a drop down menu showing all countries, please ensure that you select a country where the role is based This role is responsible for managing risks related to the transactions and maintenance of the Bank’s Affiliates. This role-holder will oversee onboarding of new affiliates, manage any requests for information and risk events for existing affiliates. The coordinator will also: • Review affiliate related transaction and behavioural data to identify thematic areas for analysis and risk / issue identification • Providing guidance to key stakeholders on key risk and corrective actions • Provide and demonstrate effective oversight of Affiliates Risk Management frameworks The role-holder will demonstrate strong Subject Matter Expertise (SME) across the broad spectrum of non financial risk, initially focusing on financial crime risks thereby contributing to the early and pro-active identification of risks and foster a collaborative culture to address these. Interpretation and of data analytics to drive financial crime risk reviews is equally a fundamental responsibility to the role holder. Existing or newly identified risks / issues will then be managed through closure with risk owners from within the affiliates and business entities. Escalations will be guided through appropriate governance forums and committees. This role will also be responsible for managing limit management for the banks Affiliates. The coordinator will oversee analysts within the Affiliates Risk Management Utility in support for these activities Key Responsibilities Strategy • Provide Bank-wide coverage and oversight of Affiliate risk to ensure the appropriate and effective embedding of internal frameworks and controls across the business. • Maintain highest standard of compliance with governance and oversight control. • Monitor and respond to emerging affiliate risks; assess and drive the response required to effectively manage these across the businesses. • Collaborate with Risk Framework Owners (RFOs) to translate high-level policies into actionable, risk-based business journey control standards across the businesses, demonstrating the ability to bridge the gap between policy and practical implementation. • Build a shared understanding of risk-based priorities across the businesses, collaborating closely with both 1LoD and 2LoD stakeholders to drive a unified approach across Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth and Retail Banking • Manage/oversee intragroup limits for affiliates (CAT1–3, control limits), including annual reviews, ALCO approvals, stakeholder coordination, escalation/remediation of breaches, and lead support for cross-FI strategic initiatives. • Act as the point of contact for intragroup limit-related matters for the designated affiliates • Arrange remediation of the limit excesses for the affiliates • Engage a wide range of internal stakeholders for discussion in order to streamline processes and implement changes • Drive adoption by the team, of the latest tools and techniques to improve performance. Business • Engage stakeholders in formulation and review of action plans for identified thematic issues. • Point of contact for audit and other assurance activities. • Partner with the business to become a trusted advisor and team player focused on delivering the right risk management outcomes. • Support various stakeholders on regulatory and audit requests covering Affiliates Processes • Oversight of account opening activities and handling of queries / escalations • Oversight of limit management activities, coordinating approvals for addition/ removal / cancellation etc. • Proactively oversee the Affiliates client portfolio to ensure: • Key risks and concerns (regulatory, financial crime, reputational and ethical) within the portfolio are raised into the relevant governance framework and communicated as appropriate. • Support driving awareness and training on regulatory environment, and changes to applicable Group policy, standards, and procedural changes. • Collaborate across the organisation including business lines, clearing centres, credit / limit processes. • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a risk-based approach in the execution of control monitoring and risk management activities. • Catalogue the controls, key monitoring metrics and linked activities across financial crime risk to demonstrate a holistic and comprehensive oversight of the critical financial crime risks. • Deliver quality, risk management, efficiency and effectiveness as per agreed standards & metrics People & Talent • Champion and act as a role model of the Group’s values and culture • Build the appropriate culture and values setting standards for effective engagement with Affiliates. • Provide support and skills development for reporting members of the team. • Ensure staff are adequately trained to support both existing and any new requirements • Identify opportunities and solutions for affiliates, oriented with good communication skills • Works well under pressure and tight deadlines Risk Management • Execute risk management, strategy, and oversight of KYC documentation (e.g. Adverse Media Assessment Form, Correspondent Banking Evaluation Sheet, Wolfsberg Questionnaire) including any escalations. • Review of management information, thematic analysis performed by the Affiliates Risk Management Utility, and escalation of issues as required. • Demonstrate high level of preparedness by self and team for any Audit and ensure NIL audit failures/ NIL adverse audits grading in reviews. • Develop and drive the control coverage and the effectiveness of the overall non financial risk, initially focusing on financial crime risk control environment. • Provide SME guidance on financial crime risk matters, leveraging professional experience and understanding of industry best practices as appropriate. • Produce and provide regular, clear, risk-focused updates for business management demonstrating delivery against agreed objectives and effective action across the businesses. Governance • Implement and maintain a strong governance framework. • Presentation in Governance Forums (e.g. Country Financial Crime Risk Committee (CFCRC), Non-Financial Risk Committee) • Report and escalate on a timely and transparent basis to business management and appropriate governance forums on items including emerging risks, key control deficiencies, review outcomes, and material incidents as applicable and support the implementation of agreed actions. • Ensure, lead and monitor both strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and also efficient preparation for Audit reviews. • Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas • Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. • Responsible for delivering ‘effective governance’; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively Regulatory & Business Conduct • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. • Embed the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank • Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. • 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. Key stakeholders • Group / Country business heads • Client Coverage team • TB Cash Payments & Clearing Product Teams • CIB and WRB Product teams • CIB and WRB Conduct and Control teams • Network Management team • 2LOD teams such as Compliance, Legal, Finance, Audit • Internal / External Audit • Accountable Executive and Programme steerco/working group as applicable Other Responsibilities • Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in the Affiliates Risk Management Team; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); Our Ideal Candidate • 7 plus years of experience in process management. • Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, work collaboratively with them to deliver exceptional client service & experience while balancing robust operational management. • Ability to directly influence stakeholders across value chain to secure resources and buy-in required to deliver operational and client service targets. • Operating model and governance design experience • Senior stakeholder engagement and influence • Balance commercial judgement with effective risk management • Strong drive to deliver • Knowledge and experience in relevant Affiliates processes (Client Due Diligence, Payments and Clearing, Risk Management) • Sound knowledge of local regulations • Superior writing and presentation skills in Business Communication • Education: Bachelor’s Degree Level Role Specific Technical Competencies • Manage Conduct • Manage Risk • Manage People • Operational • Process Management • Data Conversion and Reporting • Data Analysis • Anti-Money Laundering 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. 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