Head of Analytics Products & Insights, Assurance

Standard Chartered; Klang City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Competitive compensation

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking a senior analytics and assurance professional to lead the development and delivery of reusable analytical products, assurance intelligence, and reporting capabilities. You will partner with stakeholders across FLCT, 2LA and GIA to drive data-driven assurance outcomes and governance of analytical assets.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in data analytics, and the ability to communicate complex risk terms in business language, with a focus on maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence and assurance-related analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing and operationalising business intelligence, visualisation and analytics solutions.
• Experience in optimising processes, including via the use of technology.
• Experience driving adoption of analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to lead matrixed teams.
• Strategic vision for the function.
• Excellent communicator and ability to explain complex risk terms in business language.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of reusable analytics products, assurance intelligence and reporting services.
• Provide high-quality analytical insights to support assurance planning and decision-making.
• Drive adoption of analytics across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure analytics align with assurance priorities and emerging risks.
• Develop and oversee governance of analytics methodologies and outputs.
• Foster strong partnerships across Assurance, FLCT and GIA.

Skills

Data Visualisation

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Managing Change

Job description

Job Summary

This role could be based in GBS India ( Bengaluru only ) , GBS Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) and GBS Poland . The recruitment team will contact you to confirm on your preferred location available in case you are shortlisted Assurance is a Second line defence function established under a delegated Mandate from the Group Chief Risk Officer and the Group Head of Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCR). The primary role of Assurance is to provide a risk based independent view to Senior Management in the business/functions, Second Line and the Board as to the effectiveness of the bank’s policies, processes, systems and controls. It facilitates identification of any gaps & inefficiencies, enabling prompt corrective action to be taken, and is a key source of evidence for the Board & Regulators. Assurance is part of the reasonable steps taken in support of SMF 4, 16 & 17 responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Support delivery of the Data and Digitise Strategy through the development and execution of analytical products, assurance intelligence and reporting capabilities.
• Establish and maintain a portfolio of reusable analytical products that enhance assurance coverage, consistency and effectiveness across FLCT and 2LA.
• Promote data-driven assurance practices and support the adoption of analytics across the assurance lifecycle.
• Partner with Assurance, FLCT and GIA stakeholders to identify opportunities for analytical reuse and continuous improvement.
• Support innovation and the controlled adoption of AI-enabled analytical capabilities where they improve assurance outcomes.
• Support the evolution of the One Assurance model through standardisation, reuse and alignment of capabilities across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.

Business

• Lead delivery of reusable analytics products, assurance intelligence and reporting services supporting Assurance priorities.
• Deliver high-quality analytical insight supporting assurance planning, review execution and management decision-making.
• Drive adoption and reuse of analytical products across FLCT and 2LA.
• Support delivery of data-driven assurance outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and analytical expertise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure analytical capabilities remain aligned to assurance priorities and emerging risks.
• Support the development of reliance-ready capabilities and promote the reuse of data, analytics and technology assets across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.
• Deliver insight-led and value-add analytical products that improve assurance effectiveness, consistency and management decision-making.

Processes

• Establish and maintain standards for analytics development, testing, reporting and visualisation activities.
• Ensure analytical outputs are robust, reproducible and suitable for reliance within assurance activities.
• Maintain quality assurance processes supporting analytics methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Drive standardisation and reuse of analytical assets across Assurance.
• Ensure outputs comply with approved assurance methodology, quality and governance standards.

People & Talent

• Build, develop and retain a high performing analytics and assurance intelligence team.
• Drive capability development across data analytics, visualisation and business intelligence disciplines.
• Promote collaboration across FLCT, 2LA and GIA communities.
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values across the Analytics Products & Insights team.
• Develop and implement capability, succession and resource plans to ensure the team remains equipped to support current and future Assurance requirements.
• Foster strong partnerships across Assurance, FLCT and GIA to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Risk Management

• Ensure appropriate controls exist over analytical methodologies, reporting and assurance intelligence outputs.
• Ensure the appropriate validation, quality assurance and control framework exists for analytical products and assurance intelligence outputs.
• Identify and escalation material risks relating to analytical quality, reliability and usage.
• Support identification of emerging risk themes through analytical insight and thematic analysis.

Governance

• Provide oversight of the analytics product portfolio and associated delivery priorities.
• Report on analytics adoption, product utilisation and service performance.
• Ensure compliance with approved assurance methodologies, policies and governance requirements.
• Support governance forums through analytical reporting and evidence-based insights.
• Escalate significant risks, issues or control weaknesses relating to analytical products and assurance intelligence capabilities as appropriate.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure analytical solutions comply with applicable legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of data, analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Effectively identify, escalation, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

• Global Head of Assurance Data, Analytics, GRS & Transformation.
• Assurance Management Team.
• Heads of Assurance (Risk, CFCR, Conduct, etc.)
• Group Internal Audit Data & Analytics leadership
• FLCT leadership and testing teams.
• GIA Data & Analytics teams.
• Risk and CFCR stakeholders.
• GRS AI Centre of Excellence.
• Data, Technology and Architecture teams.

Other Responsibilities

• Embed "Here for Good" and the Group's values across the team.
• Support delivery of the Assurance Function of the Future agenda.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Skills And Experience

• Data Visualisation & Storytelling
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Managing Change

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence and assurance-related analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing and operationalising business intelligence, visualisation and analytics solutions.
• Experience in optimising processes, including via the use of technology.
• Experience driving adoption of analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and personal authority based on trusted relationships.
• Experience in leading and motivating high performing teams.
• Strategic vision for the function.
• Excellent communicator, effective leader and manager of complex, highly matrixed organizations and the
• ability to explain complex risk terms in business language.
• Ability to collaborate and work dynamically across country, region, business, and group stakeholders
• Strong drive, high levels of integrity, independence, and enthusiasm.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, AI, automation, and technology risk management in banking.
• Strong presentation skills and the overall knowledge, sound judgement and courage of conviction.

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• 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 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.

Visit our careers website to learn more about us: www.sc.com/careers.