Head of Analytics Products & Insights, Assurance

This role could be based in GBS India ( Bengaluru only ) , GBS Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) and GBS Poland . The recruitment team will contact you to confirm on your preferred location available in case you are shortlisted

Assurance is a Second line defence function established under a delegated Mandate from the Group Chief Risk Officer and the Group Head of Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCR). The primary role of Assurance is to provide a risk based independent view to Senior Management in the business/functions, Second Line and the Board as to the effectiveness of the bank’s policies, processes, systems and controls. It facilitates identification of any gaps & inefficiencies, enabling prompt corrective action to be taken, and is a key source of evidence for the Board & Regulators. Assurance is part of the reasonable steps taken in support of SMF 4, 16 & 17 responsibilities.

The Head of Analytics Products and Insights, Assurance reports into the Global Head of Data, Analytics, GRS and Transformation, Assurance. The role is accountable for Analytics Products, Assurance Intelligence, Reporting and Visualisation capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA. The role delivers reusable analytical products and stakeholder insight capabilities that support risk-based assurance, improve consistency of testing and enhance decision-making.

Strategy
• Support delivery of the Data and Digitise Strategy through the development and execution of analytical products, assurance intelligence and reporting capabilities. • Establish and maintain a portfolio of reusable analytical products that enhance assurance coverage, consistency and effectiveness across FLCT and 2LA. • Promote data-driven assurance practices and support the adoption of analytics across the assurance lifecycle. • Partner with Assurance, FLCT and GIA stakeholders to identify opportunities for analytical reuse and continuous improvement. • Support innovation and the controlled adoption of AI-enabled analytical capabilities where they improve assurance outcomes. • Support the evolution of the One Assurance model through standardisation, reuse and alignment of capabilities across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.

Business
• Lead delivery of reusable analytics products, assurance intelligence and reporting services supporting Assurance priorities. • Deliver high-quality analytical insight supporting assurance planning, review execution and management decision-making. • Drive adoption and reuse of analytical products across FLCT and 2LA. • Support delivery of data-driven assurance outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and analytical expertise. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure analytical capabilities remain aligned to assurance priorities and emerging risks. • Support the development of reliance-ready capabilities and promote the reuse of data, analytics and technology assets across FLCT, 2LA and GIA. • Deliver insight-led and value-add analytical products that improve assurance effectiveness, consistency and management decision-making.

Processes
• Establish and maintain standards for analytics development, testing, reporting and visualisation activities.
• Ensure analytical outputs are robust, reproducible and suitable for reliance within assurance activities.
• Maintain quality assurance processes supporting analytics methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Drive standardisation and reuse of analytical assets across Assurance.
• Ensure outputs comply with approved assurance methodology, quality and governance standards.

People & Talent
• Build, develop and retain a high performing analytics and assurance intelligence team.
• Drive capability development across data analytics, visualisation and business intelligence disciplines.
• Promote collaboration across FLCT, 2LA and GIA communities.
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values across the Analytics Products & Insights team.
• Develop and implement capability, succession and resource plans to ensure the team remains equipped to support current and future Assurance requirements.
• Foster strong partnerships across Assurance, FLCT and GIA to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Risk Management
• Ensure appropriate controls exist over analytical methodologies, reporting and assurance intelligence outputs.
• Ensure the appropriate validation, quality assurance and control framework exists for analytical products and assurance intelligence outputs.
• Identify and escalate material risks relating to analytical quality, reliability and usage.
• Support identification of emerging risk themes through analytical insight and thematic analysis.

Governance
• Provide oversight of the analytics product portfolio and associated delivery priorities.
• Report on analytics adoption, product utilisation and service performance.
• Ensure compliance with approved assurance methodologies, policies and governance requirements.
• Support governance forums through analytical reporting and evidence-based insights.
• Escalate significant risks, issues or control weaknesses relating to analytical products and assurance intelligence capabilities as appropriate.

Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure analytical solutions comply with applicable legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of data, analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Effectively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders
• Global Head of Assurance Data, Analytics, GRS & Transformation.
• Assurance Management Team.
• Heads of Assurance (Risk, CFCR, Conduct, etc.)
• Group Internal Audit Data & Analytics leadership
• FLCT leadership and testing teams.
• GIA Data & Analytics teams.
• Risk and CFCR stakeholders.
• GRS AI Centre of Excellence.
• Data, Technology and Architecture teams.

Other Responsibilities
• Embed "Here for Good" and the Group's values across the team.
• Support delivery of the Assurance Function of the Future agenda.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

• Data Visualisation & Storytelling

• Strong business acumen with experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence and assurance-related analytical capabilities.

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation , one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• 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 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.

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