Project Manager – WB Operational Risk Transformation

Project Manager WB Operational Risk Transformation - Pakistan

Why Standard Chartered?
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group committed to building a successful and sustainable future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. With 1,700 branches and offices in 68 markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, we offer exciting and challenging international career opportunities to over 89,000 employees.

Our Wholesale Banking business offers a wide range of financing and investment solutions to corporate and institutional clients to help them achieve their business goals. We've built our business to support our clients, with a footprint in fast growing markets, providing on-the-ground expertise and taking a relationship-focused approach.

JOB PURPOSE:

1. To assist the heads of Transaction Banking (TB), Client Coverage (CC) and Global Markets (GM) in Pakistan drive the implementation of SCBs new Operational Risk Framework.
2. Build a strong and lasting network with senior Wholesale Banking management, and be a trusted advisor on Operational Risk matters alongside Wholesale Banking Operational Risk as 2nd line oversight.
3. Align the Pakistan Operational Risk Framework (ORF) implementation to the UAE.
4. Be a subject matter expert and Go-To person for the business as first line of defence on all Operational Risk roll-out matters, in conjunction with WBOR.
5. Work in concert with WBOR in-country and in the region.
6. Mentor the business during the ORF rollout, ensuring the tools and systems used by the business are being used effectively.
7. Challenge senior management and ensure quality execution of business process reviews, ensuring that MIS being provided to Regional and Global Teams is of exceptional quality and detail.
8. Ensure transparency and issue articulation by the business when issues are identified during Process reviews.
9. Ensure the business heads adopt a 'best practice'.

KNOW HOW AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have Operational Risk experience.
2. Candidates must have a working knowledge of TB, CC, GM.
3. A broad understanding of WB core products, business network and structure.
4. Background in Risk Management/Operations or Business Finance.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills in networking, communication and influence are important in a multifunctional and multicultural team environment.
6. Previous project management and organization skills would be an advantage.
7. Excellent PC skills.
8. A focused individual who is an excellent communicator with good numerical skills, who has the ability to influence others by showing initiative and creativity.
9. Understand the WB regional aspirations and the strategy required to deliver these.
10. Quick to recognize gaps and opportunities that would improve operating procedures, people development, risk management and infrastructure.

About The Company

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group's business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.

Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.

In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.