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Control & Governance Manager, Client Onboarding and Management, Africa & Middle East (AME)

Standard Chartered Bank - UAE

UAE

The Regional Control & Governance Manager provides support to the Regional Head, Client On Boarding And Management (COBAM) on CDD Governance responsibilities, ensures compliance associated policies and risk procedures to ensure that controls and governance within the team are effectively managed and supervised at all times. Ensure that all material risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, monitored and reported to relevant governance forums


* Develop control enhancements to ensure that any known risks are controlled within acceptable boundaries and consistent standards
* Be the go-to person for the team, for all risk related incidents / queries / events that arise
* Assess whether process risks identified in other countries/business could materialise elsewhere in the region.
* Provide support to line manager to implement the Operational Risk Framework (ORF) for COBAM in the country/region
* Support line manager to provide advice, guide and support all CDD risk
* Identification of key risks, bottlenecks and their resolutions
* Timely escalations of arising issues as and when required
* Regular review of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and make amendments/changes where required
* Reviewing the CDD audit reports and taking measures to ensure the issues identified are not in the AME region
* Identification and dissemination of emerging rework themes
* COBAM and Client Static Data Unit (CSDU) Process review
* Proof reading of CDD files from Sanctions perspective
* Governance of regulatory projects
* Implementation of new processes
* Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the relevant forums
* Provide ad-hoc support to COBAM head when requested
* Coordinate with stakeholders in the country and Region to increase transparency and share key learnings and best practice
* Ensure compliance with policies applicable; challenge processes, procedures and policy if there is a better way to do things
* Escalate issues, blockages, challenges and trends when required
* Speak Out about emerging risks or Known-Unknowns and try and change the way things are done
* Focus on Regulations, regulatory compliance and associated risks
* Network extensively, and drive change / improvements


Key Roles and Responsibilities

Risk Identification and Control Effectiveness


* Ensure that all material risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, monitored and reported to relevant governance forums
* Develop control enhancements to ensure that any known risks are controlled within acceptable boundaries and consistent standards
* Be the go-to person for the team, for all risk related incidents / queries / events that arise
* Assist relevant stakeholders within the business and across functions in the management and implementation of relevant risk related initiatives, including ensuring proper functioning of embedded and periodic controls
Leadership Capability


* Assist in the development of an effective internal compliance culture by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and Compliance. Ensure that all documents for which the role holder is responsible are maintained as up to date
* To be the source of reference within the business in facilitating / promoting the understanding of compliance/regulatory requirements
* Identify knowledge gaps, facilitate development of training material, and arrange relevant training
Audits and Reviews


* Review findings / key themes; assist business to achieve resolution in line with business risk appetite
* Conduct periodic reviews on controls; submit review reports and follow-up with the business for timely closure of any identified risks/issues
* Act as coordinator for various internal / external audits / reviews and liaise with various stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information is provided
* Responsible for tracking actions against audits and internal reviews and reporting the status of these actions periodically to the appropriate governance forums
* Responsible for tracking the issues raised from business-specific reviews and follow-through to resolution


Qualifications and Skills


* Strong analytical and decision making skills
* Strong responsibility and organisation skills
* Experience in CDD and Anti Money Laundering (AML)
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills - written and verbal including presentation skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to complete tasks in timely manner
* Sound judgment with critical thinking skills and courage necessary to perform a control role and maintain effective working relationships
* Self-motivated and self-reliant, with the ability to provide practical and effective advice
* Inclusive style and good listening skills
* Being able to accept challenge, listen to the other point of view and adapt your approach accordingly is essential
* An inquisitive approach to practices, procedures. Personal authority and integrity
* Independence, creativity, resourcefulness and resilience
* Sound working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to assess risk, strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness


How To Apply

You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by visiting www.standardchartered.com and selecting Careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:

- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role

- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information at hand when completing your application

It usually takes 15 - 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at any time and return to complete it at your convenience.

Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 6th September 2017 Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
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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.
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Director, Client Static Data Unit & FATCA- Client Onboarding and Management

Standard Chartered Bank - UAE

UAE

Client Static Data Leader with overall ownership of COBAM processes for CIC/CB MENA and Africa, specifically:


* SDM processes - Client Profile Account Creation, Maintenance, Dormancy, Off boarding/Closure and other SDM-related projects and cleanup activities
* FATCA and other related regulatory-driven activities that rely on quality client static data
* Signature Update Process
* FM _ Reg_On Boarding process.
This role aims to drive these functions that enable the business to effectively adhere with global standards, controls and levels of conduct on the management of quality Client Static Data and Off-boarding activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Policies & Procedures:


* Overall ownership of the implementation / adherence to established and approved policies and procedures for all processes managed
* Keep the RM/CCM and Hub well-versed of these approved Policies and Procedures
* Lead in ensuring policies and procedures are well-documented, approved, and kept updated
* Ensure that defined and approved country-specific addendum are in place where applicable
* Highlight and escalate critical exceptions in policies and procedures to Group CSDU and SRM calls
Data Quality Management (DQM):


* Responsible for timely identification and resolution of Data Quality issues, including those regulatory-driven exceptions thru continuous coordination with DMC, COM and Hub team
* Monitor and coordinate Data Clean initiatives performed by the Hub
* Review and ensure actions come out of the Hub's DQM dashboards, Root Cause analysis and Audit Trail
Governance


* Responsible for organising, leading and managing effective SRM calls and keep all relevant stakeholders engaged for their outputs and actions
* Ensure KPI dashboards are regularly published, and these along with process issues are reviewed during SRM calls
* Liaise with country ops teams to highlight issues with the hubs for discussion during the SRM calls
* Conduct Service review calls, prepare the minutes and circulate to all parties
* Report, track and ensure resolution of deviations and/or process gaps
* Conduct regular reviews of the processes, systems and underlying policies and ensure that these are efficient, and are fit for purpose
* Develop and drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives for the manual processes performed by the HUB
* Oversight of the KCSA's completed by the respective Hubs and/or in-country teams
* Ensure process documentation (process notes) are established, signed off, and kept up-to-date
* Establish and keep up to date a capacity plan and a risk/succession plan
SDM, Off-boarding, & other CSDU Activities


* Responsible for ensuring that all CSDU activities undertaken by the team are discharged in accordance with approved policies & procedures, within agreed SLA and quality standards
* Ensure effective processes are in place in sourcing and maintaining critical & relevant information for clients across all internal systems
* Ensure the information is up to date and fit for purpose in the infrastructure provided through the Client contact management team in the hubs
* Work with the Hub in implementing various CSDU data and project initiatives, including those driven by the CLM team
* Develop a strong working relationship with various stakeholders, such as with Segment heads to address client nuances and special workflows
FATCA & CRS Implementation


* Overall responsible for the implementation of processes required to obtain regulatory driven documentary requirements for FATCA and CRS forms for AME
* Establish, regularly review and monitor MIS and the team's progress on the repapering exercise
* Plan and lead execution of strategies to meet the established regulatory deadlines for 100% of the population
* Establish regular avenues where queries, escalations, and new strategies are discussed with the project team
* Ensure effective regular SRM calls are done so as to resolve any issues, exceptions, and any other that needs to be discussed with CET
Signature Update Process


* Manage the Signature Update process and ensure the team adheres 100% to all agreed timeliness and quality standards.
* Mitigate risks for this critical process by ensuring effective controls are in place and are regularly checked
* Establish regular SRM calls with CET to discuss issues, exceptions, and any other that needs to be discussed
* Liaise with all parties involved in the end to end process and ensure everyone's engagement towards the process.
FM _ Reg_On Boarding Process


* Enhance the client experience by ensuring FM account opening is client centric.
* Mitigate risks for this critical process by ensuring effective controls are in place .
* Implement new policies, processes or systems which relate to the FM AO and Regulatory On boarding process
* Constantly review the process, systems and underlying policies to ensure they are efficient, fit-for-purpose and provide feedback to the appropriate authorities.
* Actively assist countries with conceptualizing, planning and executing remediations in line with group priorities.
Team Management:


* Ensure the team members fully understand and observe the code of conduct and values of SCB
* Ensure the team have clear responsibilities and objectives defined through a robust P3 process and clear JDs
* Engage, manage, coach and motivate team members as required to ensure processes are managed efficiently and effectively
* Support the team in resolving issues between Middle Office Specialists and functions as required
* Manage work distribution and flow of information within the team to ensure all team members are fully engaged
* Administer all system processes relating to the employee life cycle
* Ensure team members complete all mandatory trainings for their role


Qualifications and Skills


* Enhanced CIC experience in client coverage for entire AME
* Adherence to agreed TAT and other service standards
* Enhanced Data quality across internal systems
* Established Accurate and Reliable MIS Reporting
* Deviations, Delays, escalations & Rework are Reported, tracked and resolved
* Service review calls are carried out seamlessly and deliverables are tracked meticulously
* Sourcing and maintenance of critical & relevant information for key client contacts
* Ensure Off-boarding activities are carried out seamlessly
* Approved Procedures are rolled out appropriately and country addendums are defined accurately
* Continuous improvement in processes to bring about better TAT, or better quality output
* Regular team meetings and one-on-ones are held
* All direct reports have undertaken professional development during the year in accordance with the agreed Career Aspirations and Development goals in this performance plan.
* Accomplished regulatory-driven deliverables (such as FATCA related functions) within agreed timelines, and quality standards


How To Apply

You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by visiting www.standardchartered.com and selecting Careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:

- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role

- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information at hand when completing your application

It usually takes 15 - 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at any time and return to complete it at your convenience.

Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 6 September 2017. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
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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.

Associate/ Associate Director, Structured Solutions

Standard Chartered Bank - UAE

UAE

Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group committed to building a successful and sustainable future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. With 1,700 branches and offices in 68 markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, we offer exciting and challenging international career opportunities to over 89,000 employees.

Job Description

Role:
* Responsible for supporting transactors and the team achieve revenue targets.

Purpose:
* Supporting revenue targets set for structured trade transactions.
* The role involves drafting pre-screening memos, expressions of interest / response to requests for proposals, pitch books, BCAs, bespoke DoIs, and documentation of structured trade transactions.
* Working in tandem with SST transactors.
* The role will involve executing bespoke trade finance solutions for client needs, including but not limited to open a/c financing, inventory/warehouse finance, complex documentary trade transactions, etc.
* The role will also involve reporting team performance statistics on a monthly basis.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
1. Understanding of Client
* Deep understanding of clients' business needs, footprint, buying centres, decision makers, etc
* Together with the transactors, owns Account Plan commitments related to structured trade transactions
* Understanding of trade products and its applicability to solve client needs
* Assist transactors originate and scope by employing a consultative approach of finding needs and providing solutions to clients either directly or through trade sales teams / RMs

2. Structure and Negotiate
* Together with the transactors, develop structures and prepare pitch books / response to RfPs to meet clients financing needs. Assist transactors in identifying explicit and implied client needs, engaging key influencers and decision makers, developing solutions and leading proposals and pitches to clients
* Preparing and negotiating (together with the transactors) term sheets with the client. To vet the underlying commercial contracts, if any
* Help ensure deal selection is optimal
* To interface and engage with In-house Legal and external counsel as applicable to ensure the documentation is robust and in line with banks requirements
* To engage various teams and work to resolve operational, regulatory & compliance, accounting and tax issues
* Assist structure the solutions for the distribution/sell down of the assets (developed through various structures including ECAs, credit insurance, primary market distribution etc)
* Run appropriate pricing calculators to price the transaction appropriately and charge structuring fees commensurate with the risk, solution and efforts

3. Risk Management
* To be able to prepare pre-screening memos and credit memos so that deal structure, risks and revenue economics can be effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders
* To help ensure that the solutions are in line with the banks policies and deviations are appropriately identified and approvals sought
* To assist discuss structure and risks along with RM teams and credit
* To ensure key risk triggers are monitored
* To keep track of deal BCA renewals

4. Delivery and Execution
* To be aware of the operational aspects of each product and systems so that structures are developed which keeps operational risks at accepted levels
* To coordinate with the delivery teams to ensure that draw downs happen smoothly

5. Governance
* Build strong knowledge of local regulations and initiatives of local industry bodies to ensure the business is ahead of the regulatory change agenda
* Proactively engage business & functional partners / stakeholders to drive the origination sales agenda with clients
* Maintain a strong MIS and prepare reports for senior management reviews
* Promote the SCB brand and exemplify the values of the Group in all undertakings, including adherence to the Group Code of Conduct

Key Stakeholders:
1. Internal
* SST transactors
* Country and Regional Trade Heads and TB heads
* Country and Regional Heads of Products
* Country and Regional Heads of Coverage

2. External
* Represent SCB and Transaction Banking with all stakeholders including Clients and industry bodies

Qualifications and Skills

1. Experience
* Broad banking experience with exposure to clients of Africa and / or Middle East
* Knowledge of Trade products
* Preferred experience in assisting business
* Proven ability to run independently with opportunities once they are identified
* Lead discussions with internal stakeholders including RM teams, credit, CRC and operations
* Teamwork: ability to work in a cross cultural team and maximize the team effort

2. Knowledge
* Basic Structured Trade knowledge
* Ability to handle documentation
* Managing deal lifecycle post identification of transactions - structuring to term-sheet/credit workshopping /negotiating facility docs/execution
* Good credit understanding and experience. Coordinate input and approvals from internal stakeholders on the solutions
* Risk - Exposure to credit analysis and BCA writing of complex clients. Experience of executing multi geography transactions with understanding of legal and regulatory implications will be beneficial
* Exposure to ECA, Insurance, Syndications, risk participation and True sale will be beneficial

3. Skills
* Ability to assist transactors identify client needs and create solutions to generate new to bank business
* Providing inputs on transaction structuring, whilst conforming to the Bank's policies and client's objectives
* Ability to assist transactors cultivate a network of relationships in the client with key influencers and senior decision makers to identify and win deals
* Ability to assist transactors probe the commercial implications of client's needs and provide solutions and advice that positively impact the client's operational and financial performance
* Strategic: ability to have an independent view on transactions, and willingness to challenge transactors
* Analytical: ability to search for reasons and causes behind events and decisions and be able to brainstorm on all the factors that might affect a situation. Ability to understand, and communicate industry and business risks and find solutions that fit within acceptable risk levels
* Effective communication skills: Well-developed written and spoken communication skills to promote SCB capabilities within the SCB Group and externally and ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders
* Diligence - Help ensure deals are closed efficiently, fees booked within committed timelines and budgets are met

4. Behaviours
* Wants to be a partner of the transactors - to provide inputs, challenge thoughts, and take work out of the transactors' plate and run independently
* Strong credibility with key stakeholders, i.e. Risk, RMs and Transaction Banking teams
* Sharp commercial focus, analytical mindset, consultative engagement style, innovative problem solving approach, and strong achievement orientation

How To Apply

You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by visiting www.standardchartered.com and selecting Careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:

- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role

- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information at hand when completing your application

It usually takes 15 - 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at any time and return to complete it at your convenience.

Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 06/09/2017. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
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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.
Apply Now

Head, FCC, MENA excl. UAE

Standard Chartered Bank - UAE

Bahrain

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.


Qualifications and Skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Compliance Policies and Standards
Advanced
Compliance Advisory
Core
Compliance Review and FCC Assurance
Entry
Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring)
Core
Investigations
Core
Compliance Risk Assessment
Advanced
Regulatory Liaison
Advanced
Manage Change
Entry
Manage Projects
Entry
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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.
Apply Now

Branch Manager

Standard Chartered Bank - UAE

Jordan

Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group committed to building a successful and sustainable future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. With 1,700 branches and offices in 68 markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, we offer exciting and challenging international career opportunities to over 89,000 employees.

Job Description

Strategy



* To achieve set targets in terms of building assets and liabilities of the branch 
* To increase the customer base of the branch 

Business



* * Maintain and exceed branch profitability 
* * Provide world class customer service 
* * Prevent attrition 
* * Increase NTB 
* * Promote referrals to priority team 
* * Ensure good and robust cash management at the branch 
* * Take responsibility for overall cash area staff 
* * Ensure daily cash recon and ATM recon is done 

Processes



* * Adhere to all DOIs, branch processes and MCS as well as other policies 
People and Talent



* * Provide leadership and guidance to staff 
* * Save attrition 
* * Work on measuring capacity at all times and ensure capacity is utilized to ultimate level 
Risk Management



* * Recommend facilities and credit applications in line with country risk appetite 
* * Ensure profile of clients is in line with bank appetite in terms of CDD procedures 
Governance



* * Ensure full compliance to all CDD guidelines and AML procedures 
* * Comply with regulatory guidelines 
* * Full compliance with group code of conduct 
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 6th Circle Team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's 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



* HORB 
* PRIORITY TEAM 
* LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE 
* SERVICE QUALITY 
* CREDIT 
* OPERATIONS 

Other Responsibilities



* Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in RB 
* Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures 


How To Apply

You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by visiting www.standardchartered.com and selecting Careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following: 

- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role 

- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information) 
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information at hand when completing your application 

It usually takes 15 - 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at any time and return to complete it at your convenience.

Closing Dates

The closing date for applications is 06/09/2017. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
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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.
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