Job : Compliance
Primary Location : Asia-Singapore-Singapore
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Permanent
Posting Date : 03/Apr/2023, 8:33:37 AM
Unposting Date : 17/Apr/2023, 1:29:00 PM


JOB SUMMARY This is a newly created role in 2023 for an Associate Director within Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCC) in the Framework and Policies informing Market Conduct and Client Conduct Compliance Risk Subtypes (CRST). This role will report to the Executive Director Conduct, Financial Crime & Compliance (CFCC), Client and Market Conduct Framework and Policies RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy

• Support the activities required for the remediation programme to address the identified gaps in the two CRST\xe2\x80\x99s
• Support the CRST Owners in providing oversight of the overall Client conduct and Market Conduct Framework, Policy and its underlying Standard implementation effectiveness.
• Support in defining policy and standard level MI requirements for oversight and monitoring.
• Support in the central maintenance of a register / inventory of compliance and regulatory risks arising from Client and Market Conduct and analyse the comprehensive impact of regulatory obligations on the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s business area and its operations
• Support in the coordination and maintenance of policy and procedural materials in relation to Market and Client conduct through to their embedding in BAU business and functions.
• Support Regional and Country Compliance teams in their liaison with regulators for Market and Client conduct related matters.
• Support the central co-ordination and preparation of Market and Client Conduct risk reporting to senior management and key stakeholders (Internal/External)
• Support the preparation of committees and forum papers to provide timely escalation of Market and Client conduct risks and issues to senior management.
• Support the coordination of the preparation and delivery of training and educational materials in relation to Client Conduct and Market Conduct risk management.

Business

• Support and implement the mission, vision, strategy, and leadership for the ED, CFCC, Client and Market Conduct Framework and Policies consistent with the Management\xe2\x80\x99s strategy for the Compliance function and in support of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s strategic direction and growth aspirations.
• Support audit or assurance related activities by ensuring timely and quality information/evidence is provided when requested and to ensure audit findings are adequately managed and addressed to the point of completion

Processes

• Support the ED, CFCC, Client and Market Conduct Framework and Policies to establish and maintain effective processes (including training, advice, and support, where necessary) to ensure that policies, standards and processes to address Client and Market Conduct risks (excluding financial crime) are effectively implemented and adhered to across the Group.
• Provide support and challenge to the Group\xe2\x80\x99s management to ensure that they establish and monitor appropriate processes in accordance with Compliance\xe2\x80\x99s policies, standards and processes (including meeting regulatory obligations and maintaining high standards of conduct).

People & Talent

• Demonstrate the appropriate culture and values consistent with expectations of ED, CFCC, Client and Market Conduct Framework and Policies Set appropriate tone and expectations in collaboration with risk and control partners.
• Contribute to instilling 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 into training curriculum to support closing of capability gaps and to meet the training needs of Client Conduct and Market Conduct CRSTs.

Risk Management

• In the event of serious regulatory breaches, or where risk tolerances have been breached, support the ED, CFCC, Client and Market Conduct Framework and Policies to ensure relevant management and regulators are informed and that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or cease activities. Ensure proactive and timely identification, assessment, advice, and dissemination of evolving regulatory changes/practices and associated risks, and proactive engagement in regulatory reform, where appropriate.
• Support the Client and Market Conduct CRST owners in providing reports, as required, to relevant Group and Business risk and control committees and management groups on key risks and issues.
• Where necessary, maintain adequate management MI/trackers across all aspects of the role to ensure all relevant issues and matters are tracked, followed, regularly assessed and reported on.
• Liaise with the internal audit function to ensure that any CFCC weakness identified by the internal audit function relating to Client Conduct and Market Conduct CRSTs are appropriately followed up.
• Drive control improvements, enhancements and simplifications relating to Client Conduct and Market Conduct CRSTs processes and/or processes involving Client Conduct and Market Conduct CRSTs where appropriate.

Governance

• Within the Group\'s overall Risk Management Framework, support the Client and Market Conduct CRST owners to establish and maintain appropriate risk-based Compliance frameworks in relation to the projects for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, mitigating, and reporting compliance (including regulatory and financial crime) risks across the Group\xe2\x80\x99s businesses and functions.

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.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

• Global Head CFCC Advisory Client Coverage
• Global Head CFCC Advisory FM and TM
• CFCC Frameworks and Policies team
• All impacted Policy and Standard Owners, Document Contacts and Approvers
• Group/Regional/Country CFCC teams

Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group\xe2\x80\x99s brand and values in Client and Market Conduct Framework team; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures
  

Our Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years compliance experience
• Knowledge of Compliance Policies and Standards
• Policy and Framework Experience
• Knowledge of thematic regulatory landscape and regulatory expectations
• Ability to collaborate and work dynamically across a broad range of stakeholders
• Disciplined, structured with an outcome orientated mindset and approach
• Exemplary integrity, ethics, independent and resilience

Technical Competencies

• Regulatory Environment - Financial Services
• CFCC Policies and Standards
• Process Improvement
• Effective Communications
• Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment

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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, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with 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.

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