Head of Governance & Framework at Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria - We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

Standard Chartered Bank is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Governance & Framework

Job ID: 467856
Location: Lagos, Nigeria - SCB
Job Function: Legal & Compliance
Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Description

• Acts as the interface between the Bank and local regulators, government agencies and law enforcement on FCC matters.
• Shares best practice with the regulator in support of the Regulatory Relationship Plan and in order to position the Bank as "thought leaders" on FCC.
• Coordinates FCC related regulatory inspections.
• Leads on FCC related external and internal risk identification and anticipation of future trends. Works with the business to drive the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identifies and communicates, across the business, relevant regulatory change – ensures policies and procedures are amended as required.
• Ensures the business has in place, and maintains, appropriate FCC procedures that are consistent with the requirements of the Group's policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates changes to policies and procedures to ensure they are consistent with local law and regulation and reflect standards of 'best practice'. Where applicable, proposes improvements.
• Establishes and monitors a country-level FCC (in particular AML) Training Plan to ensure the business provides training tailored to the local regulatory environment.
• Assists in the development of an effective internal compliance culture by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and the benefits of compliance.
• Maintains a programme to raise staff awareness of FCC issues, particularly “Speaking Up” and the obligation to report suspicious transactions.
• Coordinate/generate MI and ensure visibility to right stakeholders.
• Interpret MI and provide covering analysis for Committees.
• Track/report all remedial actions (audit, CMRs, exams, RA etc.).
• Execute the Region Risk Assessment methodology in country.
• Drive the development of risk mitigation action plans through relevant committees.
• Review country risk assessment frameworks and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Perform compliance monitoring / assurance work to ensure that all transactions are carried out within the defined risk appetite.
• Implement key risk indicators for the business lines to adopt.
• Ensure SLAs are in place for all activities provided by the GSSC or Regional FCC so as to optimize business performance.
• Track closure of issues.
• Coordinate audit responses.

Leadership and Management

• Ensures appropriate FCC resources and capabilities are in place to support business growth and address risk issues.
• Sets and establishes team objectives and priorities through discussions relevant stakeholders ensuring alignment with business agenda.
• Undertakes regular performance and development discussions.
• Ensures engagement reviews, such as Q12 impact planning and conducts career discussions with all staff.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Governance team.
• Develop skilled resources within the Governance team who can contribute to the management of FCC.
• Support efforts to position the Bank as an industry leader in the eyes of regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Promote and embed a compliance culture throughout the Bank.
• Lead or influence significant programmes of work in support of the Region’s financial crime compliance objectives, for example major capability upgrades or remediation activities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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