Head, FCC, MENA
Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
Bahrain
The Role
Head, FCC, MENA excl. UAE Strategy (Responsibilities that are related to the development and implementation of a strategy) * Input to Group/Region/Country/Client Business operating model design of relevant FCC and business processes. * Ensure that there is adequate support (people, processes, tools, frameworks, systems) in the [Region/Country/Department] for necessary FCC controls. * Set and implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership for the [Region/Country/Department], consistent with the vision and strategy for FCC and in support of the Group's strategic direction and growth aspirations. Business (Responsibilities related to the delivery of business and / or financial objectives) * Analyse comprehensive impact of financial crime related regulatory matters on the relevants business area and its operations. * Ensure that key changes (to laws, rules, regulations) are communicated and cascaded (in region/country), in coordination with group communications. * Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends. * Keep track of and provide advice to relevant stakeholders on the interpretation and application of regulatory expectations, laws, best practices and policies related to FCC. * Support resolution of competing requirements between regulations, for example between AML regulations and data privacy/bank secrecy or information security regulations. Processes * Develop, keep up to date and recommend for approval by the relevant Risk Committee, appropriate policies/processes/DOIs to address financial crime risks, aligning with relevant regulatory requirements. * Providing governance and oversight over the implementation of FCC-related policies and procedures in Region to ensure compliance with such policies and procedures. * Act as Process Owner for FCC-owned (sub-) processes under the Group's Risk Management Framework, including implementation and roll-out of relevant processes and DOIs. * Provide advice to relevant stakeholders on compliance with Group standards relating to [AML/Sanctions/ABC]. * Act as (second line) Risk Control Owner under the Group's Risk Management Framework for those aspects of Regulatory Compliance relating to [AML/Sanctions/ABC], and escalate issues as appropriate. People and Talent * Provide leadership, management and coaching to direct reports to ensure they are highly engaged and performing to their potential. * Promote and embed a culture of openness, trust and risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm. * Stimulate an environment where forward planning, prioritisation, deadline management and streamlined workflows and collaborative, inclusive yet effective and efficient work practices are the norm. * Collaborate with training teams to input to training curriculum to support closing of capability gaps. * Develop communications strategies and plans that deliver timely and relevant messages to the right stakeholders through appropriate activities and channels. * Ensure [Region/Country/Department] is adequately resourced and staffed by an appropriate number of competent staff sufficiently independent to perform duties objectively, to support sustainable business growth and address financial crime risks. * Ensure staff in Region have clearly articulated and well understood roles and responsibilities through meaningful and accurate job descriptions. Risk Management * Maintain oversight of risk mitigating action plans. * Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems. * Understand technical aspects of systems relevant to CDD, Client Risk Assessments, Name and Transaction Screening, AML Monitoring and Case Management * Ensure that detection scenarios that are developed and deployed are fit-for-purpose. * Establish and maintain watch lists used for customer and transaction screening and various other due diligence and investigative purposes (local/regional internal and external). * Provide advice on the application of risk management frameworks (e.g. ORF, GRA). * Apply Group and FCC policies and processes (AML surveillance, client screening, risk assessment) to manage risks. * Make recommendations (and/or implement) to relevant stakeholders on possible risk management responses to identified risks and/or findings of concerns from investigations. * Assess risks arising from products / segments / geographies / customers / transactions. * Inform senior management and relevant regulators of serious regulatory breaches (or where risk tolerances have been breached) and ensure that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or activities are ceased. * Anticipate horizon risks in the area of financial crime that may have a significant impact on the Group and develop effective strategies to mitigate such horizon risks. * Identify intelligence for typology studies and risk mitigation plans. * Conduct Country risk assessment. * Map risks, quantify the potential impact and escalate where necessary. * Advise relevant stakeholders on outcomes of [AML/Sanctions/ABC] risks identification and assessment methodologies. * Deliver/ support delivery of delivery of annual Global AML, ABC and Sanctions Risk Assessments. * Partner with legal counsels for advice on technical matters. * Conduct a root cause analysis on the control/other failures to ensure lessons are learned across the bank. * Provide intelligence (to internal forums) on specific clients, client-types and emerging risk typologies. * Provide intelligence inputs to support calibration of bank's Risk Methodologies (including aggregate client risk, product risk and country risk assessments). * Oversee the review and analysis of the client base to identify and manage high risk clients, or specific country reviews. Governance * Attend relevant leadership meetings. * Provide senior oversight of FCC region. * Ensure tracking and remediation of surveillance and investigations related regulatory findings. * In the event of serious regulatory breaches, or where risk tolerances have been breached, ensure senior management and relevant regulators are informed and that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or activities are ceased. * Prepare and cascade lessons learned from audit findings, FCC assurance activities and specific investigations. * Track significant issues arising from FCC metrics, FCC Assurance activities, Audit reviews and regulatory inspections, providing validation of issue closure where necessary. * Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate. * Be accountable for identification and escalation of potential risks and issues to senior management through appropriate governance channels and the Quality Assurance framework. * Collate, analyse and interpret data in reports to senior management and relevant governance/risk committees. * Analyse and interpret data to produce reports that help the bank identify and manage emerging areas of risk / vulnerability and thus drive remediation action within the FCC function. Project/Change Management * Lead or influence significant programmes of work in support of the financial crime compliance objectives. * Review new business requirements and provide solutions where required. * Provide skilled resources to support project/programme delivery. * Manage and protect business as usual (BAU) capability during change programmes, as well as during the execution and delivery of the Remediation initiatives through project phase and into BAU. 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. * Lead the team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Operation of Financial Markets; Financial Crime Prevention; The Right Environment * Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. * [Insert any local regulator e.g. PRA/FCA prescribed responsibilities and Rationale for allocation]. Other Responsibilities * Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in team * Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.
Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES * Compliance Policies and Standards * Compliance Advisory * Compliance Review and FCC Assurance * Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring) * Investigations * Compliance Risk Assessment * Regulatory Liaison * Manage Change * Manage Projects
About the Company
Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group\\\\'s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions
Senior Instructor - Management Training Faculty and E-Learning
Oman Air
Muscat, Oman
The Role
- Follow the training needs analysis that identifies the training needs of the management team to assist with the skills development of the Management team - Have a clear understanding of the Mission, Vision and overall direction of the management team - Develop management courses using the most recent management principles in the marketplace - Use international benchmarking of other airlines to create an awareness of potential challengers in the marketplace - Arrange and conduct various types of in-house and commercial management training courses according to the requirements, gap analysis, identified weaknesses and needs - Demonstrate a good knowledge on the subjects taught in Management - Customize the training in line with the requirement of the Oman air
Requirements
Education & Experience: B Bachelor degree in a related discipline preferably in Business Administration or an allied discipline with 02 years of management experience or management teaching experience. OR Two years college Diploma in a related discipline with 04 years of relevant work experience. OR Specialised certificate / license in the related field with Secondary School certificate and having 08 years of WY / Aviation experience in a similar function. Special Skills & Knowledge: Proficiency in English Proficiency in MS office Presentation Skills Excellent Inter Personal and communication skills
About the Company
Oman Air, the flagship company of the Sultanate of Oman’s Civil Aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993. Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air, as Oman’s national carrier has witnessed rapid growth in the last 14 years. Oman Air has played a major role in making Muscat a major traffic hub in the Middle East providing a fillip to commercial, industrial and tourism activities.
As a full-fledged commercial airline of Oman, Oman Air has striven to maintain high performance standards in all aspects of its operation. The Oman International Services was established in the year 1970 & later Oman Aviation Services was founded on 1981 to extend services to the other airlines in terms of cargo handling, ground handling etc.
The Oman Air fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircraft with aesthetically designed interiors. Ultra- modern in-flight service equipment is deployed onboard to improve safety and overall performance. Investment in new technology, planning and product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation industry.
Project Manager
KEO International Consultants
Qatar
The Role
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration, through conceptualization, to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm. We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm. We are now seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join our award winning team based within our Qatar Office. This critical role will be responsible for representing KEO in communications with the client, and managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of a retail fitout project. Paramount to success within this varied role will include; • Participate in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures for retail fit out projects. • Organize/manage design review meetings, workshops and reports during design phases. • Participate in the preparation of monthly progress reports and minutes of meeting. • Provide leadership, guidance and advice to the project team. • Ensure work is conducted with quality assurance protocols. • Identify and resolve issues, including management, technical or administrative, to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. • Oversee construction as required.
Requirements
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 15 years' of career experience partnered with a Bachelor in Architecture. Candidates whom possess experience of working on retail fit out projects in Airports will be viewed favourably.
About the Company
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm. We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.