Business Planning Manager, Business Risk and Governance, Coverage

Business Planning Manager, Business Risk and Governance, Coverage The role will focus on driving business performance/results through 1. facilitating the implementation of Bank-wide and Client Coverage initiatives 2. supporting discussions and decision‑making at various forums/committees and 3. delivering efficiency, change, and business performance agendas. Responsibilities Experience in business risk and governance in the Banking sector alongside knowledge of Sustainable Finance and in‑country regulatory developments Understand commercial strategy, portfolio management, change management and how these play into risk and governance controls is required Drive responses to consultations, surveys and be responsible for 1st line implementation of Sustainable Finance (SF) related projects including those which are regulatory driven Support the execution of business initiatives to deliver against the Global Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business priorities for the Greater China region Engage with risk and compliance colleagues to ensure that product and related governance is carried out in line with Regulatory Requirement/Expectations Drive in‑country execution of ESG related initiatives, through establishing and implementing processes locally that adheres to all regulatory, risk and compliance requirements Work with Risk and Audit teams to support any internal and external reviews and to ensure any audit management points are satisfactorily closed out Support bank change projects to effect changes to organisational structure, client strategy, cost savings, headcount savings, property and infrastructure savings, profitability and other metrics Ad hoc support for management meetings, including analysis and preparation of risk papers Support reviews of Country Risk Limit, Credit Risk Appetite, Intragroup limits etc. Engaging with coverage, finance, credit and other key stakeholders for support for investment proposals and BAU asks requiring approval from Coverage head Analysis of cluster, country and segment onboarding & offboarding, performance, risk appetite and strategies to assess fit with CIB strategy Analysis of exit clients and groups that are a poor fit, for various reasons, including segment, profitability, risk, growth potential, geographic fit and other elements of CIB strategy Drive alignment and influence the development of appropriate processes and support with projects related to such process changes across the cluster Drive implementation of local reporting, ESRM or Net Zero requirements Ensure SF and Coverage Origination adhere to existing operational processes and work to improve or create new operational processes and controls e.g. working closely with Group or local stakeholders on governance for products and SF processes Ensure that existing coverage related controls are implemented and reviewed regularly Qualifications Minimum undergraduate degree 4‑6 years plus experience in regulated financial institutions, experience in risk and controls or governance is preferred Knowledge of environmental and socials risks and ESRM policies is a plus Ability to promote good teamwork, collaboration and management of conflict across stakeholders Ability to independently drive initiatives with minimum hands‑on supervision Strong stakeholder management skills Delivery and execution focused Ability to work with uncertainties and complexity Highly skilled in creation of effective reports and presentations 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. Standard Chartered is an equal opportunity employer. We have a meritocratic culture where each individual employee is valued and respected for who they are as a person and for what they bring to the organisation. Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE‑100. The London‑headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth and supplemented by acquisitions. Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets. The Bank derives more than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, generated from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses. The Group has around 1,750 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries. 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