Manager Risk And Data Governance

Job Summary

To support the Risk Management activities across the Chief Data Office (CDO), the Manager role focuses on ensuring proper risk management activities supporting the Bank’s agenda in growing trust with clients and regulators and maximizing risk reduction, resilience, policy, and regulatory compliance. Over time, the role will evolve into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in data governance, contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive data governance framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in both risk management and data governance within a dynamic data driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments of internal data and privacy management processes and controls,
• Lead internal reviews to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements,
• Support the design and periodic review of departmental risk management guidelines,
• Assist stakeholders in defining remediation actions to address identified deficiencies,
• Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line of defence (LoD) colleagues to develop and implement robust internal controls for group-wide processes and tools,
• Ensure controls align with the organization’s enterprise risk management framework and industry best practices,
• Contribute to the design of Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting solutions,
• Drive global initiatives to automate and streamline risk management processes,
• Promote risk management awareness and its benefits across the organization.
  
  

Data Governance Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the organization’s data governance framework,
• Support definition of data governance guidelines and procedures to align with the organization’s data strategy,
• Engage with key stakeholders across the organization to promote the adoption of data governance practices and ensure alignment with business goals,
• Act as a liaison between the CDO and other departments to drive data governance initiatives forward
  
  

Continuous Improvement And Innovation

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management and data governance,
• Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance controls effectiveness and organizational standards,
• Propose and lead initiatives to enhance the organization’s risk management and data governance capabilities and maturity over time.
  
  

Key Stakeholders

• Head of Enterprise Data Governance
• Global Head of Risk Management, Enterprise Data Governance and Partnering
• Heads of CoEs - CDO
• Chief Data Officer
• Heads of Business & Functions
• CFCR and Group Operational Risk – 2nd Line of Defence
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, data management, finance, computer science, or a related filed. A master’s degree or relevant certifications in risk management or data governance (e.g., CDMP, CRISC, CISA, CIPP, CIPM) is preferred,
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk management, data governance, data protection or a similar role within the financial services industry,
• Practical knowledge of the EU GDPR and e-Privacy Directive would be an asset,
• Strong MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills and ability to provide information in usable formats,
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness,
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills - ability to present complex information clearly and concisely,
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and projects efficiently,
• Demonstrated ability to utilize various applications and business intelligence/database tools.
  
  

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Governance
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Project Management
• Communication
• Data Management
  
  

About Standard Chartered

Were an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, weve 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 youre 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 cant 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, youll 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.

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