Director, UAE Financial Crime Risk (FCR) - UAE Nationals Only
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About the Role
Standard Chartered is seeking a Director of UAE Financial Crime Risk to lead financial crime prevention strategy and compliance. The role involves developing FCR strategy, regulatory advisory, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Country Head of FCR to develop and execute comprehensive FCR strategy aligned with regulatory frameworks
- Provide expert guidance on financial crime regulations and interpret regulatory expectations
- Ensure risk frameworks and compliance standards are communicated and understood by business units
- Monitor and report on regulatory changes affecting financial crime risk
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including regulators
Requirements
- Proven expertise in managing conduct and risk within financial services, especially financial crime prevention and compliance
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams
- In depth knowledge of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) Group Policies and Standards
- Experience leading compliance reviews, assurance activities, and investigation processes
- Competency in assessing compliance risk and liaising with regulatory bodies
- Proven ability to manage complex change initiatives and projects
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Role Summary
- The role requires a keen understanding of complex financial crime issues and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into effective business practices.
- This position offers the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of financial crime prevention within a dynamic and diverse banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Country Head of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) to develop, refine, and execute a comprehensive strategy that aligns with both Country and DIFC regulatory frameworks.
- Provide expert guidance to the business and compliance teams on the evolving landscape of financial crime regulations.
- Ensure that risk frameworks and compliance standards are clearly communicated and fully understood by process owners and relevant business units.
- Monitor and report on regulatory changes affecting financial crime risk and advise stakeholders accordingly.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, to maintain a transparent and proactive compliance environment.
Skills And Experience
- Proven expertise in managing conduct and risk within financial services, especially related to financial crime prevention and compliance.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance and compliance standards.
- In depth knowledge of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) Group Policies and Standards, with practical experience delivering compliance advisory services.
- Experience leading compliance reviews, assurance activities, and investigation processes in a regulated environment.
- Competency in assessing compliance risk and liaising effectively with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to evolving requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex change initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing compliance frameworks and operational effectiveness.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory environments and provide clear, actionable guidance.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage effectively across different levels of the organisation and external regulators.
About Standard Chartered
- Established over 170 years ago, Standard Chartered is an international bank committed to driving commerce and prosperity across the globe.
- Our culture encourages challenging the status quo and embracing new opportunities to innovate and grow.
- Our core values: Do the Right Thing, Never Settle, Are Better Together.
What We Offer
- Financial Security: Core bank provided benefits including retirement savings, medical coverage, and life insurance.
- Flexible Leave Policies: Generous time off including annual leave, extended parental/maternity leave of up to 20 weeks, sabbaticals up to 12 months, and up to 3 days of volunteering leave annually.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options to work from home and office based settings.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to Unmind, a digital mental wellbeing platform, resilience and human skills development courses, a global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave policies, mental health first aiders, and various self help resources.
- Continuous Learning and Development: A culture devoted to lifelong learning with opportunities to upskill and reskill.
- Inclusive Work Environment: Belong to an organisation that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
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