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CIB Operations organisation within SCB spans >10k people and c.$700m USD cost base. CIB Operations supports Bank s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business, delivering a wide range of client support activities across trade, payments, client onboarding and risk services across Bank s global footprint. With presence in 50+ markets and deep process expertise, the function play a critical role in enabling seamless client delivery and operational excellence. Standard Chartered is undergoing a bold transformation under the Fit for Growth ( FFG) program, aimed at simplification, standardization and digitisation keeping client at the centre. This role is instrumental in shaping how CIB Operations delivers on its FFG commitments through effective partnering with FFG initiative owners and CIB Ops leadership team. We are looking for a high-impact finance leader to partner with CIB Ops MT to lead end to end financial planning, forecasting, and cost analysis for CIB Operations, providing challenge and insight to deliver sustainable savings and enable business outcomes through the Fit for Growth journey for the function. This role has a matrix reporting to CFO, Operations and sits in the Group CFO function as part of the Business performance operations and T&O finance team. Key Responsibilities Strategy Strengthen the finance partnership for CIB Operations & Drive delivery of agreed budgets and targets and ensure alignment with the strategic objectives of the CIB Operations & Contribute to the build out a centre of expertise finance partnering delivery capability in the Business Performance Operations. Business Be the key finance partner to CIB Operations in steering the cost performance agenda for the function. Demonstrate a deep-rooted understanding of the CIB Operations. Partner with the CIB Operations to provide deep dive analytics on Performance to drive consistent and sustainable above and beyond business performance. Supporting the CIB Operations FFG agenda to deliver the efficiencies and growth opportunities by tracking and reviewing on a regular basis. Drive robust cost-challenge conversations and manage performance via agreed metrics. Processes Partnering with COOs, business CFO and Regional teams, to drive insight into business and operations performance. Conceptualize and deliver high impact, executive-ready presentations to support the cost performance narrative of & for engagement across the Group and Business. Supporting the formulation and coordination budget, Strategic Plans, Forecasts, and reviews against actual performance with the Product, Group and Segment teams. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of key strategic business plans, deep dive and other requested analysis (e.g. RWA, cost savings initiatives) for Operations. Prepare and coordinate information for presentations to the Board, investor communications, and external presentations by the business heads, finance heads and Investor Relations teams Understanding key opportunities for simplifying, standardising, and digitising the Bank s processes and overall capability Be predictive and proactive so we have performance management updates readily available. Drive a culture of process excellence permeating through all levels in the organization. Strive for innovation - i.e., new ideas to be generated across the team. BAU team to tap their time and deliver Change. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and management reporting and policies. People & Talent Lead by example, develop and embed a high-performance culture with specific focus on capability, effectiveness, and productivity. Foster a culture of collaboration and a mindset of change and growth Risk Management Ability to interpret the firm s financial information, identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures. Ensure compliance with Group Accounting Governance Have an awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. 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 CIB COOs and Operations T&O Management T&O and Functions CFO Operations CFO Group FP&A team. Business CFOs Other Responsibilities .Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values in GBS India/GFS/Business Performance Operations -T&O and Functions Finance. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures. Skills and Experience Planning: Tactical, Strategic Financial Analysis Financial Forecasting and Modelling Effective Communications Process Improvement Influencing and Advisory Cost Transformation Qualifications Chartered Accountant /CPA/CMA/MBA with 15+ years of relevant finance experience in Finance Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Performance management, quantitative analysis, and market share analysis and/or competitive analysis. Deep understanding and strong competence in managing costs and Operations units in the industry. Strong analytical and strategic mindset coupled with a thorough understanding of the Banking Industry. In-depth knowledge of the drivers of businesses performance and relevant key performance measures of Banking business Ability to understand and connect business drivers relevant to the Performance management processes. Ability to work effectively under pressure, multi-task, lead through ambiguities and influence, work with global teams. Effective communication skills, including presenting and influencing senior management. Make sound decisions/influence making sound decisions based on business priorities. Comfortable dealing with incomplete information, uncertainty, change and dealing with ambiguities. Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills Excellent written and oral communication skills. Relationship and stakeholder management skills is important. Initiative and proactive thinking 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 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.
