Job Description

Job : Property / Corporate Real Estate
Primary Location : Asia-Singapore-Singapore
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Permanent
Posting Date : 20/Apr/2023, 1:06:26 AM
Unposting Date : 04/May/2023, 5:59:00 PM


Strategy

• Awareness and understanding of Property\xe2\x80\x99s and the Group\xe2\x80\x99s business strategy and model appropriate to the role.
• Develop global HSW strategies and oversee implementation through each region.
• Accountable for alignment and integration of HSW activities with wider Bank and/or Property initiatives, strategies, or projects, and vice-versa.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a global HSW management system including policies, standards, and processes in line with the Group\xe2\x80\x99s strategic priority of \xe2\x80\x98Keeping the Bank Safe\xe2\x80\x99 and the brand promise \xe2\x80\x98Here for Good\xe2\x80\x99.
• Ensure regular benchmarking of HSW performance with peer organisations and importing & adopting of industry best practices.
• Leverage on capabilities and expertise of supply partners to improve HSW performance and implementing best practices

Business

• Awareness and understanding of the wider business and market environment in which Property and the Group operates
• Accountable for the daily operations of the HSW function, including the development of global policies, processes, standards, and procedures for HSW, the management and delivery of HSW projects, and the development and implementation of systems and processes to assure compliance to local regulations.
• Subject matter expertise. Provide expertise and specialist support on all aspects of HSW management.
• HSW Management. Responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating global activities, programmes, and requests, to ensure delivery in a timely manner.
• Emergency Response: Lead and direct the HSW team and assist the bank to respond to emergencies by providing specialist advice and assistance to ensure the resolution of the crisis with the minimum impact on staff / customer safety and HSW.
• Budgets Management. In conjunction with Group Property Finance, set the Group HSW projects budget, and ensure costs are managed to maximize efficiency, flexibility, and capability across the group.
• Project Management accountable for the delivery and management of HSW projects, including determining project priorities, based on risk and broader Bank initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget to agreed standards.
• Lead and manage project working groups and steering committees.
• Property/Bank Projects. Remain informed of other expansion / change projects that require HSW input. Ensure support for planning and internal / external consulting and subsequent integration of acquisitions for HSW related matters.
• Business focus. Responsible to ensure that the HSW function is delivered as a cost-effective business and actively identify opportunities for cost savings through simplification or collaboration and improved standardisation, without increasing risk exposure.
• Supply Partner Management. Coordination with supply partners to assist with development of the relationship with SCB, including the management of HSW KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Technology. Act as the primary HSW main point of contact for all technology-based solutions, that have a future focused orientation, promoting simplification, efficiencies, and enhanced user experience.
• Data and Metrics. Develop, coordinate, and maintain HSW reporting (internal & external) that enables proactive risk monitoring with anticipatory reports.
• Communications. Ensure appropriate communication to maintain staff awareness on HSW and to reinforce positive HSW culture. Responsible for the coordination of global HSW communication programmes, Bridge content and enhancements. To ensure HSW performance is measured, monitored, and communicated to senior management and to drive continual improvement in HSW performance.

Processes

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSW policy, standards, and processes for the Group
• Accountable for assurance of the delivery and implementation of global policies and procedures for HSW.
• Assisting direct & indirect reports, other Property functions and countries with policy, process, standard implementation, and compliance with legal requirements. Assist regions and countries in translating and implementing HSW policy and standards by providing specialist support.

People and Talent

• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Set appropriate tone and expectations for HSW teams and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
• Consult on global team structure/capacity plans to ensure that it is meeting client demands.

Risk Management

• Responsible and accountable for Ensuring that processes are implemented for identifying HSW risks and identified risks are appropriately managed through the operational risk framework.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them.
• Ensure the effective application of the risk assurance framework to evidence that existing HSW governance and risk control processes are effectively implemented and are being adhered to across the Group.
• Monitor the HSW related risks faced by the Group globally and take pro-active measures to reduce risk, minimise loss and communicate incidents to senior management and provide them with professional advice on all aspects of HSW
• Influence the risk management culture of the Property team and broader bank.
• Ensure the Board Risk and/or Audit Committee and Property leadership are appraised and advised appropriately on significant HSW risks and HSW performance
• Work together with supply partners and other risk functions (BCM, Crisis Management and operational risk) to ensure an integrated strategy in risk management is implemented in line with the Group\xe2\x80\x99s strategic priority of \xe2\x80\x98Keeping the Bank Safe\xe2\x80\x99 and the brand promise \xe2\x80\x98Here for Good\xe2\x80\x99.

Governance

• Ensuring that HSW processes are implemented globally, and related controls are evaluated to ensure effectiveness.
• Responsible for the assurance of Group policies, processes, standards, procedures, and guidelines for HSW management are being implemented globally.
• Accountable for monitoring the effectiveness of policy, processes, and standards, including seeking feedback from regional and country stakeholders, and take necessary action when required.
• Responsible for the assurance HSW compliance through coordinating and compiling results of Control Reviews, Building Assessments and Gap Analyses
• Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight, and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas.
• Accountable for the development of processes and procedures for assurance of compliance to local HSW regulations, and reporting of such assurance.
• 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\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 Group: Property, resilience (Crisis, BCP), ITO, Legal, Compliance, Audit, OR, HR, CEO, CFO, CIO, CPBB, SCM, CABM, Operational Risk, and other stakeholders as required. Regions: Property, BCP, CEO, CFO, CIO, COO External: Regulators, law enforcement, peer organisations Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group\xe2\x80\x99s brand and values in the HSW team.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group or Functional policies and procedures.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Governance oversight and control
• Manage risk exposure / risk management
• Define & facilitate strategy
• Process management
• Manage vendors & supply partners
• Manage projects
• Data conversion and reporting
• Develop and implement HSW management system
• Knowledge of HSW acquired through education, training, and experience
• Development, management and implementation of policies, processes, and standards
• Manage HSW across functional and geographical boundaries
• Manage a diverse team in a global, multi-cultural environment

Our Ideal Candidate

• Holds a related degree or other professional HSW qualifications or certification
• 12+ Years of experience with HSW, property & wellbeing
• Membership of recognised professional safety and/or HSW body is desirable

About Standard Chartered We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 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
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see better 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, 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
• 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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