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<span>ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.<br>com | www.ithr.com Page 1 Finance Manager Finance & Operations · Corporate Location UAE (Dubai) Employment Type Full-Time Department Finance & Operations Experience 3–5+ Years (Finance / Accounting, UAE experience essential) Reports To Managing Director / CEO ABOUT ITHR ITHR is a cybersecurity services company helping organisations across the UAE and Middle East strengthen their security posture through practical, outcome-driven programmes.<br> We deliver a broad portfolio of Managed Security Services including Managed SOC, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Brand Protection, and Network Security Services, among others.<br> As we scale our operations and customer base across the region, we need a commercially aware and technically sound Finance Manager to own the financial function of the business — ensuring our accounting, tax compliance, invoicing, and reporting are managed with precision and in full accordance with UAE regulations.<br> ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the ITHR finance function.<br> This is a broad, hands-on role that spans day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping, statutory compliance (VAT and Corporate Tax), financial reporting, treasury and banking, customer invoicing, and support for commercial and operational decision-making.<br> You will be the financial authority within the business — the person leadership turns to for accurate numbers, clear analysis, and timely compliance.<br> You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and are expected to manage the function independently, with external audit and tax advisors engaged as required.<br> Experience working within the UAE regulatory environment is essential — including hands-on familiarity with VAT filing, UAE Corporate Tax, Free Zone entity structures, and the practical realities of banking and invoicing in the region.<br> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting — general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.<br> Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for leadership review.<br> Own UAE VAT compliance end to end — VAT return preparation and filing with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), maintaining supporting records, reconciling VAT accounts, and managing voluntary disclosures or correspondence with the FTA where required.<br> Manage UAE Corporate Tax (CT) compliance — tax return preparation, registration obligations, deductibility assessments, and coordination with external tax advisors on structuring or technical positions.<br> Maintain a thorough understanding of Free Zone tax considerations — Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status, qualifying income rules, nexus requirements, and the practical implications for ITHR' business activities and entity structure.<br> Ensure correct application of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) where applicable — maintaining required documentation and filing notifications or reports as needed.<br> Manage the customer invoicing process — issuing invoices in line with contract terms, ensuring correct VAT treatment on all customer-facing documents, and tracking receivables against agreed payment terms.<br> ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.<br>com | www.ithr.com Page 2 Oversee accounts payable — processing vendor invoices, verifying VAT treatment on purchases, managing payment runs, and maintaining supplier records.<br> Manage banking relationships — maintaining bank accounts, executing payment instructions, monitoring cash positions, and coordinating account opening or facility requirements as the business grows.<br> Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts — providing regular visibility to leadership on cash position and working capital requirements.<br> Support annual audit — liaising with external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting documentation, and ensuring the audit is completed on time.<br> Manage payroll processing — coordinating with HR on monthly payroll inputs, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, and maintaining WPS (Wage Protection System) compliance.<br> Ensure all employee expense claims are processed, verified, and settled in line with company policy.<br> Support the budgeting and forecasting process — working with department leads to compile annual budgets and producing rolling forecasts as the year progresses.<br> Advise leadership on the financial implications of commercial decisions — customer contract structures, pricing, payment terms, vendor agreements, and headcount changes.<br> Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records and documentation in line with UAE regulatory requirements and company policy.<br> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST-HAVE) 3–5+ years of finance or accounting experience, with a significant portion spent working within the UAE.<br> Solid, hands-on knowledge of UAE VAT — return preparation, tax point rules, exempt vs.<br> zero-rated supplies, reverse charge mechanisms, and FTA filing procedures.<br> Working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax introduced in 2023 — registration, filing obligations, deductible/non-deductible expenses, and awareness of Small Business Relief provisions.<br> Practical understanding of UAE Free Zone entity structures — the distinction between Free Zone and Mainland entities, QFZP qualifying conditions, and the tax treatment of cross-border and domestic transactions.<br> Experience managing customer invoicing in a B2B services environment — correct VAT documentation, multi-currency invoicing where applicable, and proactive AR management.<br> Familiarity with UAE banking practices — account operations, payment processing, trade finance basics, and relationship management with local and international banks.<br> Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports independently, without reliance on a large finance team.<br> Proficiency in accounting software — Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.<br> Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel — comfortable building financial models, reconciliations, and reporting templates.<br> A relevant professional qualification (see below) or equivalent demonstrated experience.<br> ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.<br>com | www.ithr.com Page 3 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.<br> Equivalent demonstrated experience and competence will be considered where formal qualification is in progress or not yet completed.<br> Qualification Issuing Body Status ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ACCA Global Preferred ACA / ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) ICAEW Preferred CPA (Certified Public Accountant) AICPA / State Boards Preferred CMA (Certified Management Accountant) IMA Preferred CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CIMA Preferred CA (Chartered Accountant – ICAI or equivalent) ICAI / equivalent Preferred UAE FTA VAT Compliance Diploma / Certification FTA / UAECA / equivalent Advantageous PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE-TO-HAVE) Prior experience working in a technology, IT services, or cybersecurity business — familiarity with subscription/retainer revenue models, project-based billing, and service contract structures.<br> Experience managing multi-currency transactions and FX exposure — particularly USD, AED, and SAR-denominated contracts.<br> Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and intercompany transaction documentation where group structures exist.<br> Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) — particularly relevant for entities preparing statutory accounts under IFRS.<br> Experience supporting investor reporting, due diligence, or fundraising processes from a finance perspective.<br> Familiarity with other GCC tax regimes — Saudi Arabia (Zakat, ZATCA e-invoicing), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, or Oman — relevant for customers or entities operating across the region.<br> Experience implementing or improving financial systems and processes in a growing business — ERP selection, chart of accounts design, or finance process automation.<br> SOFT SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Precise and detail-oriented — errors in financial records or tax filings are not acceptable; brings the same rigour to a VAT return as to a board report.<br> Proactive and self-managing — does not wait to be asked; identifies issues, deadlines, and risks and surfaces them to leadership before they become problems.<br> Commercially aware — understands the business behind the numbers and provides finance input that supports decisions, not just records them.<br> Discreet and trustworthy — handles sensitive financial and commercial information with appropriate confidentiality.<br> Clear communicator — able to explain financial positions and compliance obligations to non-finance stakeholders in straightforward terms.<br> Organised under pressure — manages competing deadlines (month-end, VAT filing, payroll, audit) without letting standards slip.<br> ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.<br>com | www.ithr.com Page 4 WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation — Salary aligned with experience, qualifications, and UAE market rates.<br> Autonomy and ownership — Run the finance function with genuine independence; this is not a support role within a large team.<br> Direct access to leadership — Work closely with the MD/CEO on commercial decisions, financial strategy, and business planning.<br> Growth with the business — As ITHR expands, the finance function grows with it; opportunity to build and lead a team over time.<br> Stable, established company — Join a business with a real customer base, recurring revenue, and a clear growth trajectory in a high-demand sector.<br> Culture — A professional, no-nonsense team that values accuracy, ownership, and getting things right.<br></span> </div>
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<p><strong>JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION</strong></p><br><p>The Global Markets Business Finance team comprises Business Unit Control, Independent Price Verification and Central MI and Change Management teams. The team supports the Global Markets and Group Treasury businesses locally and internationally. The unit falls under the Group Finance department and reports to the CFO, CIB Finance & International.</p><br><p>Key priorities of this role include:</p><br><ul><li><span><span>Providing world class financial reporting & support services, adding value through providing professional, independent & objective financial advice which assist in the achievement of business objectives whilst complying with Group policies and standards, and external statutory obligations.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Production of financial & management accounting reporting statements for the functional area of responsibility in line with Group reporting standards, whilst maintaining a robust control environment.</span></span></li></ul><p>The Business Unit Control team is responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the Global Markets & Treasury business, acting as a primary control function, and monitoring trading activity to ensure it is in a specified remit. Tasks include Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting decomposition and attribution, dealing with ad hoc management reporting queries, reconciliation and substantiation of P&L and Balance Sheet between the General Ledger (Oracle General Ledger & OneSumX) and Source (e.g. Murex).</p><br><p>This role is focused on the day-to-day tasks related to the International Business Unit Control function, such as daily preparation and control of P&L, general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis, explanations, commentaries, and MI reporting.</p><br><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, policies and quality standards.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Finance business partner and trusted advisor on reporting and day-to-day support of the Global Markets business, providing prompt and effective support to the Global Markets Front Office, Market Risk, Group Treasury, Group Financial Planning & Analysis, Group Financial Reporting and Business Unit Control management.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Comprehensive P&L analysis including detailed analysis and interpretation of daily results, variances, risk positions, realized and unrealized P&L components, revaluation curve movements with P&L attribution, new deals, cancelled and amended trades and price / rate validation.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Key liaison for sales reporting playing a vital role between GM Products and Sales, which includes segmental & coverage-based reporting.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Key business finance contact for all Global Markets Front Office related queries, leading discussions, as appropriate, with Front Office to ensure P&L analysis is agreed. Act as one of the prime points of contact across all processes in order to ensure all customer needs are being met.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Provide relevant support to VP, Business Control Unit, ensuring all business transacted is ‘compliant, safe and sustainable’.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Compilation of all daily revenue reporting for the business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of source system interfaces into the General Ledger.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Provide independent validation of the financials reported for the GM businesses by maintaining a robust control framework between FO and reported financials. Maintain a strong understanding of the products traded and the trading strategies within the business.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Understanding of specific business models, analysis of structured deal packages and application of appropriate accounting standard thereupon. To provide professional & ethical behaviors by ensuring compliance with external legislation, bank standards, internal operating policies and procedures.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Managing the day to day and month end controls of P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation, substantiation and reporting for GM.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support of new business requests, ensuring they are controlled through the existing or new system architecture, providing responsive support to front office, ensuring “speed to market” of new products.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Manage projects driven by new regulatory requirements in local and international locations to ensure the key criteria of the regulation is met in a sustainable, efficient and effective manner.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Line of Business and Desk level commentary with market relevance when internal P&L thresholds are breached.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ensure compliance and control of specific accounting processes and practices for proposed new product initiatives or product variations.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Responsible for identifying issues which impact GM and implementing solutions.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Act as a central point of contact for Group Finance functions and Global Markets desks: Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Financial Control relating to GM Products, and Valuation Control.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Maintain Key linkages & strong working relationships with Desk Heads, Head of Business Finance, Senior Management, Group Finance, Middle Office, Operations, Business Finance peers Internationally, FP&A, I.T, Market Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operational Risk, Regulators, Internal & External Audit.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support Head of Business Unit Control to work with Treasury on FTP, capital & liquidity matters affecting GM Products as required. Provide input to wider Finance strategy activities and strive to work together effectively on overall regional and global programs.</span></span></li><li><span><span>In conjunction with FP&A, continuously assess the quality of service provided to the principal customers and strive to ensure that the area adds value to their objectives through the provision of accurate and valuable financial data and advice.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ensure BUC adopt a proactive attitude to changing environments, both internal and external, and provide value added solutions for Global Markets Finance business partner and trusted advisor on reporting and day-to-day support of the Global Markets business.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Engender and role model a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that operations are kept continually under review and that all opportunities for re-engineering and achieving economies of scale are identified, implemented.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Escalate any issues to the management and assist in mitigating any operational risk.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Review existing systems / processes / procedures and MIS to proactively identify areas of improvements.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Use of sophisticated arithmetic models for numerical analysis and evaluation. Writing papers on strategy or other complex issue with logical sequencing and supporting recommendations. Synthesizing information from a variety of sources and extracting relevant concepts / themes.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Preparing and delivering presentations with context across business functions to deliver maximum impact.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.</span></span></li><li><span><span>A proven ability to operate effectively at various organization levels & a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach to problem solving where appropriate.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Good relationship management skills are essential in this role as the candidate will be working closely with internal stakeholders to constantly improve operational performance.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organizational and governance frameworks.</span></span></li></ul><p><strong>REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><br><ul><li><span><span>3-5 years’ experience in a Product Control Function.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience in developing Financial and other MI reporting, automating processes.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Technical knowledge in Pricing and Accounting Financial products - Fixed Income, MM, FX, IR, Com, Equities & Derivatives (Vanilla & Complex).</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong understanding of Global Markets and Investment Banking products, with related Technical and Accounting treatments.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Excellent understanding of modern governance, risk and control assessment techniques.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong financial Math (zero, par, and forward / forward curves).</span></span></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred / Beneficial</strong></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Qualified Professional (ACA / CFA / MBA in Finance) preferred.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Working knowledge and experience in Murex, SumX, PowerBI, T24 systems is an advantage.</span></span></li></ul><br> <b>About Us:</b><br> First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.<br> <b>Life at FAB:</b><br> Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization<br> <b>Career Development:</b><br> FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.<br> <b>Our Values:</b><br> At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.<br> Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.<br> </div>
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<span>START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US<br>Can you imagine waking up to the sound of silence where the horizon stretches endlessly and the desert whispers stories of centuries past?<br>Welcome to Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, a timeless sanctuary hidden among the rolling dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.<br>Here, every sunrise paints the sands in gold, and every moment invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature, with purpose, and with yourself.<br>Among lush palm groves and desert wildlife, our 42 private pool villas offer a world apart, a place where luxury feels natural and authenticity breathes in every detail, from handcrafted interiors to views that blur the line between sky and earth.<br>Our story is one of heritage, passion, and belonging, and now, it could be yours too.<br>Join a team that brings the spirit of Arabia to life, crafting experiences as unforgettable as the desert itself.<br>LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE<br>At Marriott, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with how we treat our associates.<br>At Al Maha, you’ll become part of a close-knit family that values passion, purpose, and pride in what we do.<br>We’re looking for talented and dedicated individuals to join our team, and in return, we offer you the following:<br>A career with limitless horizons, from the golden dunes of Al Maha to over <br>8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide<br>, where new opportunities await.<br>Professional growth and mentorship<br>guided by some of the region’s most accomplished hoteliers.<br>Competitive salary and benefits<br>, including on-property accommodation and full-board meals.<br>Exclusive Marriott privileges<br>, discounted stays and dining, plus special rates for friends and family.<br>Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.<br>All the tools, resources, and support<br>you need to excel every day.<br>OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:<br>Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. <br>Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.<br>SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT <br>A Full Time position based at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, The Luxury Collection.<br>Number of Direct Reports – 5-10 <br>Titles of Direct Reports – DCDP, Commis<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Experience:<br>5 Years<br>Skills and Knowledge <br>N/A<br>Education or Certification <br>N/A<br>Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.<br>Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.<br>Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away.<br>Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.<br>Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.<br>Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).<br>Inform Chef of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.<br>Maintain food logs for all food products (e.g., production charts).<br>SPECIFIC DUTIES <br>The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:<br>General Kitchen<br>Sanitation and Maintenance<br>Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions and meet the departmental standards, including using sanitizers required by health department.<br>Set-up and break down work station with required mien place, tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring items are to established specs, ensuring adequate fill of containers, storing items appropriately, and cleaning station as appropriate.<br>Follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines, reporting pest control issues to appropriate personnel.<br>Food Safety<br>Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.<br>Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.<br>Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.<br>Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance (e.g., A1, A2, A3 etc.).<br>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as Dubai Municipality standards.<br>Follow guidelines and checklists related to PIC (Person in charge)<br>Support initiatives related to food safety. <br>Report any guest complaints or other issues related to food safety to the culinary management.<br>Stocking/Receiving<br>Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food to identify needed items and ensure neat and orderly storage, and communicate potential product shortages, or price changes, to supervisor/manager.<br>Kitchen Tools & Equipment<br>Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately, including using appropriate tools to open cartons, boxes, and cans; keeping knives sharpened; using proper knife handling procedures; using correct knives for particular food item or specific task; using dry pads when moving hot material; and engaging all appropriate safety devices prior to operating equipment.<br>Use measuring tools (for example, scale, measuring cups, measuring spoons) to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes.<br>Food Preparation<br>Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist, establishing priority items.<br>Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.<br>Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.<br>Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.<br>Monitor food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP forms and production charts.<br>Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption.<br>Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.<br>Prepare special meals or substitute items, where possible, to satisfy guest requests.<br>Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.<br>In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. <br>Be<br>where you can do your best work, <br>begin<br>your purpose, <br>belong<br>to an amazing global team, and <br>become<br>the best version of you.<br>Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law<br>.<br>The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler. <br>From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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<span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><p><span>The Client Manager is the pivotal relationship in the Client Delivery team responsible for delivering exceptional client account management. The Client Manager is responsible for proactively managing the client account on all day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure the highest level of client service and relationship health.</span></p><br><br>
<p><span>The Client Manager supports the <strong>Global Account Managers (GAMs)</strong>, <strong>Regional Account Managers (RAMs)</strong> and <strong>Financial Institution Account Managers (FAMs)</strong> across an aligned client portfolio to ensure strong client delivery execution.</span></p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br>
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<p><span>Provide direct support to the <strong>Relationship Manager (RM)</strong> by proactively:</span></p><br><br>
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<li><span>Helping to prepare Account Plans, client briefing notes for senior management discussions and providing input into <strong>Regional Client Account Forums (RCAF)</strong> and <strong>Global Client Account Forums (GCAF)</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span>Joining client visits where appropriate and ensuring client discussions are documented through call reports in the Bank's client management system.</span></li>
<li><span>Reviewing client profitability and identifying opportunities to increase client utilisation of banking services.</span></li>
<li><span>Liaising with <strong>Implementation Management Office (IMO)</strong> and <strong>Credit Analyst (CA)</strong> teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and ongoing credit monitoring.</span></li>
<li><span>Actively engaging and collaborating with Clients, Relationship Managers (RMs) and Product Partners to understand and respond to issues relating to ongoing account maintenance, including highlighting unusual account utilisation patterns to coverage teams.</span></li>
<li><span>Partnering effectively with the Implementation Management Office (IMO), Credit Analysts (CA), Legal, Compliance, Operations and Service teams to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.</span></li>
<li><span>Ensuring client account maintenance issues are resolved promptly and escalating matters to the Client Manager Team Lead or Head of Client Management where appropriate.</span></li>
<li><span>Coordinating and liaising with Financial Institution Account Managers (FAMs) to support network business opportunities.</span></li>
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<span>Client Relationship Management</span>
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<li><span>Demonstrate strong knowledge of client needs across the assigned portfolio and engage clients effectively while providing insights on market conditions and trends within the Bank's international network.</span></li>
<li><span>Build trust and provide strong account management support to clients, including loan drawdowns and overseeing the resolution of client complaints, issues and escalations.</span></li>
<li><span>Provide guidance to clients on documentation requirements, including credit documentation and account monitoring activities.</span></li>
<li><span>Maintain strong client relationships through consistent and responsive support.</span></li>
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<span>Documentation: Credit (Existing Facilities – Renewals and Amendments) & Other Documentation</span>
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<li><span>Manage the end-to-end documentation negotiation process, including the use of documentation across the Bank's international network, subject to required approvals from Legal, Product and Business teams.</span></li>
<li><span>Engage and coordinate with Legal & Compliance, Credit, Implementation Management Office (IMO) and clients on standard documentation requirements, including:</span>
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<li><span>Standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)</span></li>
<li><span>Country-specific documentation supplements</span></li>
<li><span>Banking Facility Letters</span></li>
<li><span>Master Credit Terms</span></li>
<li><span>Supplementary Letters and related documentation</span></li>
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<li><span>Obtain approvals for any deviations from standard Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) from the relevant authorised approvers.</span></li>
<li><span>Ensure document deficiencies are minimised, including items reflected in Documentation Deferrals and Waivers, and that outstanding issues are rectified in a timely manner.</span></li>
<li><span>Follow through to ensure documentation is fully completed and liaise with the Implementation Management Office's <strong>Client Risk Centre (CRC)</strong> to validate that credit limits are accurately loaded and reflected in transaction processing systems.</span></li>
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<span>Account Management & Portfolio Quality</span>
<p><span>Manage maintenance activities across the assigned client portfolio, including:</span></p><br><br>
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<li><span>Reviewing overdue balances and excess account positions daily and ensuring they are regularised on time.</span></li>
<li><span>Ensuring cash and cheque releases are completed within required timelines.</span></li>
<li><span>Escalating exceptions to the Relationship Manager (RM) and Credit Analyst (CA).</span></li>
<li><span>Acting as an escalation point for unsettled <strong>Foreign Exchange (FX)</strong> past due trades and failed trades, working closely with Operations teams.</span></li>
<li><span>Supporting loan drawdowns, Cash Management services, <strong>Local Treasury Product (LTP)</strong> trades within <strong>Financial Institutions (FI)</strong> banking, and the release of Trade Finance offerings.</span></li>
<li><span>Attending <strong>ASTAR</strong> review meetings where appropriate and participating in relevant business meetings, forums and committees.</span></li>
<li><span>Leading or supporting key projects aimed at improving processes, tools and the client experience.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Processes</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Ensure adherence to all internal and regulatory policies and regulations, including:</span>
<ul>
<li><span><strong>Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)</strong> requirements</span></li>
<li><span>Credit policies</span></li>
<li><span>Banking Control Account (BCA) overdue procedures</span></li>
<li><span>Other applicable regulatory and internal requirements</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Identify and escalate operational risks relating to the client portfolio to the Client Manager Team Lead or Head of Client Management.</span></li>
<li><span>Recommend process improvements to resolve or mitigate identified risks.</span></li>
<li><span>Work with Operations, Service Hub and Client Services teams to resolve operational issues and post-transaction queries.</span></li>
</ul>
<br> <br>
<span>Risk Management</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Support the Relationship Manager (RM) in reviewing client account activity to ensure transactional activity aligns with expected business activity levels for the client.</span></li>
<li><span>Develop a strong understanding of credit risk, including default risk and fraud risk.</span></li>
<li><span>Ensure the quality of all <strong>Anti-Money Laundering (AML)</strong> and credit documentation complies with <strong>Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB)</strong> standards.</span></li>
<li><span>Escalate operational risk concerns to the Head of Client Management, Client Manager Lead or <strong>Business Operational Risk Manager (BORM)</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span>Proactively ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures and support the preparation of client files for audits and regulatory reviews.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Governance</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Assess the effectiveness of governance, oversight and control arrangements within the business and support improvements where required.</span></li>
<li><span>Maintain awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, including the regulatory requirements relevant to the role.</span></li>
<li><span>Support the delivery of effective governance and demonstrate the ability to challenge appropriately and work collaboratively with regulators when required.</span></li>
</ul>
<br> <br>
<span>Regulatory & Business Conduct</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.</span></li>
<li><span>Take personal responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of ethics, regulatory compliance and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank.</span></li>
<li><span>Ensure compliance, both in letter and spirit, with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.</span></li>
<li><span>Identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters effectively and collaboratively.</span></li>
<li><span>Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with the Bank's Articles of Association.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Key Stakeholders</span>
<span>Coverage & Relationship Teams</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Global Account Managers (GAMs)</span></li>
<li><span>Financial Institution Account Managers (FAMs)</span></li>
<li><span>Regional Account Managers (RAMs)</span></li>
<li><span>Relationship Managers (RMs)</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Risk & Credit Teams</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Credit Analysts (CAs)</span></li>
<li><span>Credit Teams</span></li>
<li><span>Risk Teams</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Product & Functional Partners</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Product Partners</span></li>
<li><span>Implementation Management Office (IMO)</span></li>
<li><span>Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)</span></li>
<li><span>Legal</span></li>
<li><span>Compliance</span></li>
<li><span>Product Operations including:</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Trade Finance</span></li>
<li><span>Cash Management</span></li>
<li><span>Financial Markets Operations (FMO)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Finance</span></li>
<li><span>Marketing</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Leadership</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Country Leadership Team</span></li>
</ul>
<br>
<br><b>Qualifications</b> <br>
<span>Education</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance or a related discipline is preferred.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Experience</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Ideally 3 or more years of experience in banking, financial services or a related environment.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Certifications</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification as required by Bank policy for the Client Manager role.</span></li>
</ul>
<span>Languages</span>
<ul>
<li><span>English and/or local language skills as required by the country.</span></li>
</ul>
<br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>Together we:</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> 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</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
</ul><br>
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Head Int Markets Oversight, MENAP, ASA, GCNA, Global Markets Operations
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<span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><ul>
<li>The Global Trading Operations (GTO) brings together the Global Markets Middle Office Team, In-Country Markets Operations, Markets Reference Data, Markets Trade Control & Supervision and the CoE footprint to foster consistency in client and business face-off across products and geographies. </li>
<li>Reporting directly to the Global Head of Trading Operations and Int Markets Oversight, the successful candidate will lead the Global Trading Middle Offices for Credit (Credit Flow & Repo, Structured Credit, Loans, Issuance, GCM). The candidate will manage an organisation of c.65 employees across NYC, London, Warsaw, Dubai, Bangalore, Singapore, KL, Hong Kong.</li>
<li>The Global Markets Middle Office is a trusted partner to the business and delivers operational efficiency and superior risk management practices, providing critical trade support to Front Office whilst generating data-led actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. </li>
<li>Key services include Trade Capture, Trade Lifecycle Management, Exception Mgmt., Deal Mgmt, Project Mgmt., Risk & Control Governance, T0 Control Performance, Relationship / Stakeholder Mgmt. and Industry Representation.</li>
</ul><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><p><strong>Strategy</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Instil effective and robust operating models within the Global Credit Middle Office</li>
<li>Incorporate strong risk & control frameworks, clear & concise policies & procedures, and optimal business-as-usual (BAU) processes to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory & industry standards.</li>
<li>Delivery of the roadmap aligned with the strategy for Middle Office, which incorporates principles from the Process & Controls Simplification programme, Re-platforming agenda and Fit for Growth (FFG) strategy.</li>
<li>Represent the Global Credit and Commodities Middle Office in key business meetings & forums.</li>
<li>Provide effective challenge across the organisation to ensure remediation actions, organisational design and technology development / implementation is best-in-class & covering all scenarios. </li>
<li>Become a trusted advisor to Credit Senior FO mgmt. to enable their strategy and vision. </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Business</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Management of the Global Credit Middle Office Group across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India </li>
<li>Optimise the Follow the Sun (FTS) model in Middle Office functions to ensure exceptional levels of business enablement and client service.</li>
<li>Drive global consistency and transparency by defining and maintaining a premium catalogue of services and capability matrix. </li>
<li>Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Markets businesses operates. </li>
<li>Drive new business initiatives to aid revenue and growth priorities. Promote controlled growth through enabling efficient processes and effective controls.</li>
</ul><br> <br><p><strong>Processes</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Ownership and stewardship of the Middle Office catalogue of services and process universe</li>
<li>Including, but not limited to, Trade Capture, Lifecycle Processing, Exception Mgmt., Query Management, Client Liaison and Service Delivery, Project Mgmt. </li>
<li>Document best practices and guidance for process execution – Integrate standardised, globally consistent approaches across Credit & Commodities</li>
<li>Provide direction to processing and control functions within Middle Office to create high performing, effective teams. </li>
<li>Optimise and automate processes to reduce exposure to manual and operational risk intensive processes.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>People & Talent</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Manage performance effectively through 1-2-1s and skip meetings.</li>
<li>Promote a speak up culture within the team and host regular team feedback sessions.</li>
<li>Engagement – Foster a one team culture. </li>
<li>Ensure alignment with Span of Control guidelines and de-layer the organisation.</li>
<li>Be a strong culture carrier for the organisation, model the behaviours desired in Middle Office </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Risk Management</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Define strategy for processes and technology needed for controlled growth.</li>
<li>Regular review of the control framework to progress towards a preventative, and automated control landscape.</li>
<li>Own, drive, and / or participate in remediation programs to mitigate risk to the business.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain documentation that will provide minimum standards and guidance for all Middle Office R&Rs</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to the Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Frameworks</li>
</ul><br> <br><p><strong>Governance</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Embed strong & effective governance principles across the Middle Office organisation.</li>
<li>Develop metrics to monitor business processes, and to supply indicators of risk and performance.</li>
<li>Model supervisory behaviours and embed into BAU across span of control.</li>
<li>Provide effective challenge on forums, above and beyond those owned by Global Credit Middle Office.</li>
<li>Live and breathe the #NeverSettle value.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Regulatory & Business Conduct</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. </li>
<li>Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.</li>
<li>Provide leadership within the Middle Office organisation to comply with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and practices as defined by internal and external requirements. </li>
<li>Takes a proactive approach to implementing Just Culture and emphasising the importance of the groups’ valued behaviours regularly through retrospective sessions with the team and Channels townhall sessions. </li>
<li>Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes, and regulations, as part of the culture. </li>
</ul><br><b>Our Ideal Candidate</b> <br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of IB / Markets businesses, product life cycle, and the operating environment </li>
<li>Previous experience in leading global teams across the Operations lifecycle – Global Middle Office Management, Operations Lead, Risk Mgmt.</li>
<li>Evidenced track record of high-profile project delivery (Regulatory, External / Internal Policy, Industry Standards, Technology) </li>
<li>Leadership - Strong personal brand with the gravitas and presence to create a movement. </li>
<li>External network with awareness of the latest industry developments </li>
<li>Strategic mindset & forward-thinking vision </li>
<li>Strength in problem solving, process re-engineering and project management.</li>
<li>Data-driven mindset – Able to use data to produce a “story” and present a roadmap / solution to target state. </li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Influencing skills – Able to simplify complex problems / scenarios to a wide audience and gain stakeholder buy-in </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Role Specific Technical Competencies</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Market Industry Knowledge</li>
<li>Process Design & Re-engineering </li>
<li>Data Analysis </li>
<li>Client Service & Experience </li>
<li>Risk & Controls</li>
<li>Presentation Skill </li>
<li>People Management Skill </li>
</ul><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>Together we:</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> 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</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
</ul><br><b>Recruitment Assessments</b> <br><p>Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.</p><br><br>
<p>Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers</p><br><br>
</div>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
<div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description">
<span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><ul>
<li>The Global Trading Operations (GTO) brings together the Global Markets Middle Office Team, In-Country Markets Operations, Markets Reference Data, Markets Trade Control & Supervision and the CoE footprint to foster consistency in client and business face-off across products and geographies. </li>
<li>Reporting directly to the Global Head of Trading Operations and Int Markets Oversight, the successful candidate will lead the Global Trading Middle Offices for Credit (Credit Flow & Repo, Structured Credit, Loans, Issuance, GCM). The candidate will manage an organisation of c.65 employees across NYC, London, Warsaw, Dubai, Bangalore, Singapore, KL, Hong Kong.</li>
<li>The Global Markets Middle Office is a trusted partner to the business and delivers operational efficiency and superior risk management practices, providing critical trade support to Front Office whilst generating data-led actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. </li>
<li>Key services include Trade Capture, Trade Lifecycle Management, Exception Mgmt., Deal Mgmt, Project Mgmt., Risk & Control Governance, T0 Control Performance, Relationship / Stakeholder Mgmt. and Industry Representation.</li>
</ul><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><p><strong>Strategy</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Instil effective and robust operating models within the Global Credit Middle Office</li>
<li>Incorporate strong risk & control frameworks, clear & concise policies & procedures, and optimal business-as-usual (BAU) processes to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory & industry standards.</li>
<li>Delivery of the roadmap aligned with the strategy for Middle Office, which incorporates principles from the Process & Controls Simplification programme, Re-platforming agenda and Fit for Growth (FFG) strategy.</li>
<li>Represent the Global Credit and Commodities Middle Office in key business meetings & forums.</li>
<li>Provide effective challenge across the organisation to ensure remediation actions, organisational design and technology development / implementation is best-in-class & covering all scenarios. </li>
<li>Become a trusted advisor to Credit Senior FO mgmt. to enable their strategy and vision. </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Business</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Management of the Global Credit Middle Office Group across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India </li>
<li>Optimise the Follow the Sun (FTS) model in Middle Office functions to ensure exceptional levels of business enablement and client service.</li>
<li>Drive global consistency and transparency by defining and maintaining a premium catalogue of services and capability matrix. </li>
<li>Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Markets businesses operates. </li>
<li>Drive new business initiatives to aid revenue and growth priorities. Promote controlled growth through enabling efficient processes and effective controls.</li>
</ul><br> <br><p><strong>Processes</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Ownership and stewardship of the Middle Office catalogue of services and process universe</li>
<li>Including, but not limited to, Trade Capture, Lifecycle Processing, Exception Mgmt., Query Management, Client Liaison and Service Delivery, Project Mgmt. </li>
<li>Document best practices and guidance for process execution – Integrate standardised, globally consistent approaches across Credit & Commodities</li>
<li>Provide direction to processing and control functions within Middle Office to create high performing, effective teams. </li>
<li>Optimise and automate processes to reduce exposure to manual and operational risk intensive processes.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>People & Talent</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Manage performance effectively through 1-2-1s and skip meetings.</li>
<li>Promote a speak up culture within the team and host regular team feedback sessions.</li>
<li>Engagement – Foster a one team culture. </li>
<li>Ensure alignment with Span of Control guidelines and de-layer the organisation.</li>
<li>Be a strong culture carrier for the organisation, model the behaviours desired in Middle Office </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Risk Management</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Define strategy for processes and technology needed for controlled growth.</li>
<li>Regular review of the control framework to progress towards a preventative, and automated control landscape.</li>
<li>Own, drive, and / or participate in remediation programs to mitigate risk to the business.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain documentation that will provide minimum standards and guidance for all Middle Office R&Rs</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to the Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Frameworks</li>
</ul><br> <br><p><strong>Governance</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Embed strong & effective governance principles across the Middle Office organisation.</li>
<li>Develop metrics to monitor business processes, and to supply indicators of risk and performance.</li>
<li>Model supervisory behaviours and embed into BAU across span of control.</li>
<li>Provide effective challenge on forums, above and beyond those owned by Global Credit Middle Office.</li>
<li>Live and breathe the #NeverSettle value.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Regulatory & Business Conduct</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. </li>
<li>Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.</li>
<li>Provide leadership within the Middle Office organisation to comply with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and practices as defined by internal and external requirements. </li>
<li>Takes a proactive approach to implementing Just Culture and emphasising the importance of the groups’ valued behaviours regularly through retrospective sessions with the team and Channels townhall sessions. </li>
<li>Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes, and regulations, as part of the culture. </li>
</ul><br><b>Our Ideal Candidate</b> <br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of IB / Markets businesses, product life cycle, and the operating environment </li>
<li>Previous experience in leading global teams across the Operations lifecycle – Global Middle Office Management, Operations Lead, Risk Mgmt.</li>
<li>Evidenced track record of high-profile project delivery (Regulatory, External / Internal Policy, Industry Standards, Technology) </li>
<li>Leadership - Strong personal brand with the gravitas and presence to create a movement. </li>
<li>External network with awareness of the latest industry developments </li>
<li>Strategic mindset & forward-thinking vision </li>
<li>Strength in problem solving, process re-engineering and project management.</li>
<li>Data-driven mindset – Able to use data to produce a “story” and present a roadmap / solution to target state. </li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Influencing skills – Able to simplify complex problems / scenarios to a wide audience and gain stakeholder buy-in </li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>Role Specific Technical Competencies</strong></p><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Market Industry Knowledge</li>
<li>Process Design & Re-engineering </li>
<li>Data Analysis </li>
<li>Client Service & Experience </li>
<li>Risk & Controls</li>
<li>Presentation Skill </li>
<li>People Management Skill </li>
</ul><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>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.</p><br><br>
<p>Together we:</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> 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</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
</ul><br><b>Recruitment Assessments</b> <br><p>Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.</p><br><br>
<p>Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers</p><br><br>
</div>