Job Description

Job Summary

AVP will be responsible for maintenance, execution & enhancement of a suite of Cost related deliverables to support RRP, OCIR, Group MA11 and TWD.

Key Responsibilities

Business Support

The role supports running of the recovery / resolution process driving the cost analytics under different scenario
Good understanding of the Recover & Resolution process and the implications on the current upstream and downstream processes that will impact the ability to forecast the entire firms cost base under different scenarios
Good understanding of the cost base e.g fixed and variable cost and the cost behavious w.r.t the decision to close down a particular segment Vs the entire operation in a country /Legal Entity
Adept in running financial modeling under different business wind down scenarios & to be able to articulate the outcome to the senior management / regulator
Drive projects for efficiencies in current manual intensive processes
Key contributor to Identify the (in details) requirements from the new system with a clear vision of the future state
Ensure regular communication of the changes and implications to all teams involved in the process

Financial Controls

Understanding the control requirements for the Finance processes and ensure requirements are captured and embedded in the new system
Team Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Work closely with various teams in the Finance and Project space to ensure requirements from the new system are well captured
Adopt blue sky approach and not be limited by current system capabilities

Others

Work on periodical and ad-hoc requests from Group FP&A leadership
Ensure that the quality is not compromised and be on top of all financial activities assigned like Management reporting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis
Completely owning all individual deliverables end to end, working in close with onshore Finance stakeholders
Understanding the processes end to end and quick in understanding the ad hoc requirements with ensuring quality and TAT of the output
Understanding all the P&L lines and systems and be able to design and create various MI which can be shared with Businesses/ Functions for taking important decisions
Stakeholder communication and coordination
Upholding the Values of the Group and Company at all times
Compliance with all applicable Rules/ Regulations and Company and Group Policies
Coordinate with business and function team to get the explanation of material cost movement.
Support the cost team to prepare the ICAR report and deliver it with in the timelines

Processes

The role holder will need to support the establishment and documentation of all processes and effective controls for the new hub in accordance with the broader stress testing team

People & Talent

The role holder will need to support development and stabilisation a newly formed team, working across geographies

Risk Management

Ensure all activity adheres to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, relevant policies and standards, with a specific focus on ensuring an effective framework for the management of operational risks as they pertain to the role.

Governance

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
Deliver effective governance; capability to challenge colleagues effectively, or escalate appropriately; and willingness to work in an open and cooperative manner with all.

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

Stress Testing Team
Enterprise Risk Management members
Key Risk colleagues
Business leadership
Risk Transformation Programme Team
Key operations and technology partners / vendors

Other Responsibilities

As delegated by Head of Stress Testing from time to time.

Qualifications

Experience in cost planning and analytics, variance analysis, understand the cost drivers etc
Familiarity with MRC, FA and Business Intelligence tools (eg. Tableau)
An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving with strong quantitative skills and attention to detail
CA /CMA/ MBA / MCom / Bcom with 10+ years of relevant experience in FP&A
Effective communication skills, including presenting and influencing senior management
Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Relationship and stakeholder engagement skills
Initiative and proactive thinking
The role holder should comply with all mandatory e-learning as prescribed from time to time.

Skills And Experience

Finance
Risk

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.

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

What We Offer

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.

End Date: 31/03/2026

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