Process and Governance Head, Coverage, India

Job Summary

The Process and Governance Head, Coverage, India, is a pivotal role within our Coverage function. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, supporting the Coverage Head/Co-Heads in governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, and driving various support initiatives at an overall Coverage portfolio level. The individual will also continue to serve as the Team Lead for Assistant Relationship Managers (ARMs) in India, providing leadership and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements.
• Support Coverage Head/Co-Heads in governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external regulatory audits and reviews.
• Drive support initiatives at an overall Coverage portfolio level.
• Provide business feedback and assist in automation projects.
• Oversee the implementation of new processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Lead the Business Enablement Team, ensuring alignment with Coverage goals.
• Continue to serve as TL for ARMs in India, providing guidance and support.
• Participate in and lead new projects aimed at improving business processes.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with compliance and governance.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies.

Skills and Experience

1. Regulatory Compliance:

   • In-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
   • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines to business operations.

2. Governance and Risk Management:

   • Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management practices.
   • Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with compliance and governance.

3. Leadership:

   • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
   • Experience in leading multi-functional teams and driving team performance.

4. Project Management:

   • Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
   • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.

5. Analytical Skills:

   • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
   • Ability to analyze complex regulatory and compliance issues and develop effective solutions.

6. Communication:

   • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.

7. Collaboration:

   • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
   • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

8. Process Improvement:

   • Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives.
   • Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and implement new processes and systems.

Qualifications

1. Professional Background:

   • Preferred 15 years of experience in Banking and / or Financial Services industry.
   • Significant experience in governance, compliance, and regulatory roles.

2. Leadership Experience:

   • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, managing teams and driving performance.
   • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.

3. Regulatory Interactions:

   • Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory audits and reviews.
   • Proven track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory environments.

4. Project Management:

   • Experience in managing projects and initiatives.
   • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

5. Risk Management:

   • Experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
   • Ability to identify and mitigate risks in a dynamic regulatory environment.

6. Process Improvement:

   • Experience in process improvement and automation projects.
   • Proven ability to implement new processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.

7. Education:

   • A bachelor's / master's degree in finance, business administration, law, or a related field.
   • Advanced degrees or certifications in governance, compliance, or risk management are a plus.

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.