Head of Data Products, Platforms & Innovation, Assurance

Standard Chartered; Klang City; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Retirement savings

Generous leave & flexible working

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Malaysia seeks a Senior leader to drive data products, platforms and innovation within the Assurance function. You will lead data engineering, governance and platform capabilities supporting analytics, automation and future-scale intelligence solutions.

The role stacks on strategy, governance and risk management, requiring collaboration with Technology, Data, Assurance and GIA teams to deliver trusted data services across FLCT, 2LA and related areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in assurance, testing, data management and transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise-scale data products, pipelines and integration services.
• Experience working with modern data architectures, cloud technologies and API-enabled environments.
• Experience in leading large data transformation programmes and use of enterprise level data lakes.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and personal authority based on trusted relationships.
• Ability to explain complex risk terms in business language.

Responsibilities

• Lead data product delivery and platform capabilities for Assurance.
• Provide governed access to data for testing, analytics and reporting.
• Drive standardisation, reuse and data product/service integration across platforms.
• Deliver engineering and platform capabilities for analytics, automation and future innovations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical capabilities meet business needs.
• Promote governance and risk management across data assets and platforms.

Skills

Data management

Data governance

Data engineering

Data architecture

Technology & architecture

Change management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.
• The Head of Data Products, Platforms and Innovation, Assurance reports into the Global Head of Data, Analytics, GRS and Transformation, Assurance. The role is accountable for Data Products, Engineering, Platforms and Innovation capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA. The role provides trusted, governed and scalable data capabilities that enable assurance testing, analytics, automation and future-state intelligence solutions.

Job Summary

• 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.
• The Head of Data Products, Platforms and Innovation, Assurance reports into the Global Head of Data, Analytics, GRS and Transformation, Assurance. The role is accountable for Data Products, Engineering, Platforms and Innovation capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA. The role provides trusted, governed and scalable data capabilities that enable assurance testing, analytics, automation and future-state intelligence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Support delivery of the Data and Digitise Strategy through development of data products, platform capabilities and innovation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain data product, data service and platform roadmaps aligned to Assurance priorities.
• Promote the adoption of reusable, scalable and governed data capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA.
• Partner with Technology, Architecture, Data and GIA teams to maximise reuse of enterprise capabilities and approved integration patterns.
• Support innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness and analytical enablement.
• Support the evolution of the One Assurance model through standardisation, reuse and alignment of capabilities across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.

Business

• Lead delivery and operation of trusted data products, data services and platform capabilities supporting Assurance activities.
• Provide governed and scalable access to data required for assurance testing, analytics and reporting.
• Drive consistency, efficiency and reuse through standardised data products and integration services.
• Deliver engineering and platform capabilities that support analytical products, automation and future innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical capabilities meet current and future business needs.
• Support the development of reliance-ready capabilities and promote the reuse of data, analytics and technology assets across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.
• Deliver scalable and value-add data services that improve efficiency, consistency and reuse across Assurance activities.

Processes

• Establish and maintain standards for data engineering, data quality, platform management and integration services.
• Ensure effective management of data lineage, metadata, quality controls and production processes.
• Oversee engineering, release management and production support processes for data and platform services.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, simplification and technology-enabled process enhancements.
• Maintain operational resilience and performance of data and platform capabilities.

People & Talent

• Build, develop and retain a high performing engineering and innovation team.
• Drive capability development across data engineering, platform services and emerging technologies.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values across the Data Products, Platforms & Innovation team.
• Develop and implement capability, succession and resource plans aligned to future technology and data demands.
• Foster collaboration across Technology, Data, Assurance and GIA teams to maximise reuse and delivery effectiveness.

Risk Management

• Ensure appropriate controls exist over data products, platforms and integration capabilities.
• Ensure platform services and data assets operate in accordance with Group technology, information security and data governance standards.
• Maintain oversight of risks relating to data quality, access management and operational resilience.
• Support implementation of approved controls relating to AI, automation and emerging technologies.
• Identify, assess and escalates material risks relating to data quality, platform resilience, technology dependencies and innovation initiatives.

Governance

• Provide governance and oversight of data products, platform capabilities and innovation activities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, technology and data governance standards.
• Report on delivery performance, operational resilience and service effectiveness.
• Maintain visibility of technical priorities, dependencies and service risks.
• Support governance forums through appropriate management information and reporting.
• Escalate significant risks, dependencies or service issues impacting data products, platforms and innovation initiatives as appropriate.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure technology, data and platform capabilities comply with applicable legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Promote responsible innovation and ethical use of technology and data.
• Effectively identify, escalates, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• Global Head of Assurance Data, Analytics, GRS & Transformation
• Assurance Management Team
• Enterprise Data and Data Governance teams
• Technology, Architecture and Engineering teams
• GRS AI Centre of Excellence
• FLCT and Assurance stakeholders
• GIA Data & Analytics teams
• Enterprise Architecture
• Risk, CFCR and Group Chief Controls Office stakeholders

Other Responsibilities

• Embed “Here for Good” and the Group’s values across the team.
• Support delivery of the Assurance Function of the Future agenda.
• Promote reuse, standardisation and sustainable service delivery.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Skills And Experience

• Data Management & Governance
• Data Engineering / Data Architecture
• Technology & Architecture
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with experience in assurance, testing, data management, engineering and transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise-scale data products, pipelines and integration services.
• Experience working with modern data architectures, cloud technologies and API-enabled environments.
• Experience in leading large data transformation programmes and use of enterprise level data lakes.
• Experience in optimising processes, including via the use of technology.
• 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.

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