Job: Operations
Primary Location: Asia-India-Chennai
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Permanent
Posting Date: 22/Feb/2024, 4:52:21 AM
Unposting Date: 26/Feb/2024, 5:59:00 PM


Role Responsibilities Summary - Subject opening is for an RP role in Cash Product Risk team. RP means responsible person to handle Operational Risk Framework related activities. Mainly performing ORF CST / KCI control checks. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing CST / KCI Checks as RC
• Review of CST / KCI performed by other RCs
• Coordination during GIA Review & Audits
• Liaising with teams for closure of CST / KCI exceptions
• Administering M7 Issue / Action Management Modules \xe2\x80\x93 where applicable
• Functioning as RP / Approver in M7

Strategy

• Staff Awareness & Understanding of Group Operational Risk Framework

Business

• Staff awareness of various Cash products / Process or verticals that are Operating in the Bank.

Processes

• We are part of First Line of defence as per Operational Risk Framework definition.
• To report Unit\xe2\x80\x99s OR issues identified during CST performance to RPLM
• To assist RPLM in developing and updating of procedures, controls and monitoring plans for Operational Risk Management
• To adhere to the agreed CST / KCI plans and approach.
• To identify and report all exceptions on non-compliance with standard controls.
• To identify and report all weakness inherent in the standard controls
• To maintain proper record keeping on all CST / KCI related activities
• To maintain independence in the conduct of CST / KCI i.e. not selecting and reviewing sample of self-performed transactions.
• Comply with group money laundering prevention policy and procedures to the extent
• applicable and reporting all suspicious transactions.
• To promote the culture and practice of compliance within the letter and spirit of
• regulatory requirements and ethical standards in the conduct of business
• To have good judgment and an inquisitive approach to practices and procedures on AML.
• To have personal authority and integrity, independence and resilience while handling such transactions
• Wherever Business Unit is not performing the KCI, to perform the KCI check.
• To support Risk Review as and when required / directed by RPLM or Risk Head

Risk Management

• Comply with applicable Group Money Laundering Prevention / Sanctions Policies and Procedures to the extent applicable and report any suspicious activity to the Unit Money Laundering Prevention Officer and Line Manager.
• Adhere to policies including escalation and compliance requirements and follow any other relevant internal controls and procedures as they relate to process, products, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate BCP testing / Fire & Safety / Compliance & other department risk activities.
• Compliance with all applicable process procedures, guidelines, rules & regulations of company and Group Policies relating to Risk
• Ensure unit specifically complies with Group Money Laundering Prevention / Sanctions Policies and Procedures to the extent applicable and reports all suspicious transactions to the risk authorities and stakeholder groups
• To create, test and execute Disaster recovery and BCP plans for the unit and ensure the teams are always ready to meet contingencies without adversely impacting service to clients.
• To ensure timely reporting of Operational Risks and implementation of control measures to mitigate.

Governance*

• Have close working association with all stakeholders in ensuring delivery of common goals.
• Exercise authorities as delegated by the Management
• To ensure timely reporting of Operational Risks and implementation of control measures to mitigate.
• Provide oversight across GBS, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and compliance practices as defined by internal and external requirements. This includes compliance with local banking laws and anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines
• Have close working association with all stakeholders in ensuring delivery of common goals.
• To ensure that administrative control procedures are followed by staff under supervision and highlight issues on a timely manner to senior management, with regular updates on actions taken.
• Exercise authorities delegated by the Head of the department
• Ensure effective functional supervision across all Client Services teams in GBS\xe2\x80\x99s
• Embed the Group\xe2\x80\x99s values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics, and compliance with relevant policies, processes, and regulations among employees\xe2\x80\x99 form part of the culture

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group\xe2\x80\x99s 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 [country / business unit / function/[team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s 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

• Managers / Senior Managers / AVP / VP / Unit Heads \xe2\x80\x93 GBS, Respective In Country Ops Managers, BRM\xe2\x80\x99s
• Expertise and experience in the following:
• Product & Process: Basic overview of all banking products and in-depth Cash and Investigation Knowledge
• Service Management: Understanding of client expectations and service aspects.
• Risk Management: Risk awareness, especially around potential client data confidentiality breaches and reputational risks associated with client servicing. Ability to identify, Assess, Monitor, Control and mitigate risks to the firm.
• Knowledge of Group Policies & Procedures.
• Business Strategy and Model: \xe2\x80\x93 awareness and understanding of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s business strategy and model appropriate to the role
• Governance, Oversight and Controls: \xe2\x80\x93 the ability to assess the effectiveness of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
• Stakeholder Management

QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications; University educated
• Certification or prior experience in Operational Risk Management will be an added advantage.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Business Facilitation
• Manage Change
• Management of Frontline Risk
• Business Governance & Support
• Strategy & Business Model
• Service Delivery & Operations

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• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations

• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks 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

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