Role Responsibilities

The Director, Head CPBB Trade Fraud Risk is a permanent role that requires strong business acumen and deep knowledge and experience in the Fraud Risk operations and strategy. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operating in a FIRST line capacity within a Trade operations/ fraud risk management organisation and can respond flexibly and collaboratively to evolving fraud threat requirements. Candidate to have proven experience (14+ years- Financial Services) in Trade Fraud risk management and Fraud strategy including Trade finance products. The profile requires understanding of Trade products, Trade Finance Operations, Operational and Fraud risk, threats, and internal controls. The role reports directly to the (Head: CPBB- Fraud Risk Lending, Business Banking, Trade and Partnerships). This role will work closely with the Fraud Risk organization and other stakeholders to address Fraud Risk as an operational risk sub-type for the. The role will provide for,
• Managing Consumer Private and Business Banking ("CPBB") Trade fraud risk and strategy
• Managing Fraud risk activities and processes, effectively and efficiently in alignment to the business strategy.

Strategy
• The Director, Head CPBB Trade Fraud Risk is a permanent role that requires strong business acumen and deep knowledge and experience in the Fraud Risk field. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operating in a FIRST line capacity within a fraud risk management organisation, and can respond flexibly and collaboratively to evolving business, regulatory and fraud threat requirements.
• The role reports directly to the (Lending, Business Banking, Trade and Partnerships). This role will work closely with the Fraud Risk organization and other stakeholders to address Fraud Risk as an operational risk sub-type for the.
• The role will provide for, Managing Consumer Private and Business Banking ("CPBB") Trade fraud risk and strategy. Managing Fraud risk activities and processes, effectively and efficiently in alignment to the business strategy

Business
• The primary purpose of this position to ensure that the management of Fraud risk and ensure that trade fraud losses are within established fraud risk appetite. The incumbent to define trade fraud controls and monitor that they are operating effectively/ efficiently to ensure trade fraud risk is appropriately managed within the relevant businesses. The role will support the Head, CPBB Fraud Risk in their role as the Bank's executive accountable for trade fraud risk.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Head, CPBB Fraud Risk; Head FCSO; Head FRSC; and the Business CROs, COOs, CCH, Business Banking, 2LOD and Trade fraud management team and other key stakeholders to drive requirements and help set priorities for Trade fraud risk strategy and investment based on acceptable risk tolerance; taking into account the evolving threat and regulatory landscape, policies and standards, and technology infrastructure.

Processes

The major functional activities that this role (Trade fraud risk management and strategy) will lead and manage are:
• Support standardisation, automation and consolidation through re-engineering and process improvement trade fraud risk management initiatives in the Group and Country.
• Develop, review, and maintain trade transaction fraud detection capabilities, skills, and infrastructure to be in compliance with internal policies and external regulations for Trade finance products.
• Act quickly and decisively when any risk and control weakness become apparent and ensure they are addressed within an appropriate timeframe and escalated through the relevant risk forums and committees.
• Review of trade fraud events in the countries, assist/ perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive/ detective controls.
• Provide SME support to markets to address/ manage Trade fraud risk in countries/ FCSO.
• Implement the CPBB Fraud Risk Framework and establish/ drive/ monitor the operational risk metrics to identify potential control weaknesses.
• Re-engineer process to identify fraud and deliver desired client experience across all channels/products.
• Strong collaboration and concerted efforts with key stakeholders/partners (, FCSO, CPBB Risk, Products, Operations, Operational Risk, CFCC, Technology)
• Share information on fraud trends and identifying emerging fraud threats.
• Accountable for pre-booking/ trade fraud scenarios development / fine-tuning to influence detection rates and FPR (false positive rates) in Fraud Screening and Trade surveillance.
• Accountable for post-booking scenarios development / fine-tuning to influence detection rates and FPR.
• Monthly review with stakeholders across Group and Countries.
• Sharing of significant fraud MO, root causes and best practices are included in the Global standards.
• Support and provide feedback/guidance on issues faced within the region through performance review with Country/ Regional FRM teams.
• Design and develop a global standard application verification approach for pre-booking and post-booking scenarios.
• Drive standardization and ensure investigative recommendations are fully adopted across SCB footprint. Ensure Lessons Learned shared with SCB countries on timely manner.
• Lead and drive standardisation, automation and consolidation through re-engineering and process improvement across markets.
• Support implementation of the Group Operational Risk Framework in Risk Operations and monitor the operational risk metrics to identify potential control weaknesses. Promoting a healthy Fraud risk culture and good conduct within the business lines.

People and Talent
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.
• Set appropriate tone and expectations from team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
• Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified.

Risk Management
• Deliver the defined aspects of the trade fraud risk role to support the Group's Fraud risk management approach and objectives.
• Ensure that the trade fraud risk role is managed in accordance with the defined Fraud Risk Framework and associated Policy and Standards; and those issues are identified, escalated, and addressed as appropriate.

Governance
• Drive integration of trade fraud risk framework and associated Policy and Standards into countries, business lines

Regulatory and Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead the Group Fraud risk team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment].
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders
• Partnership Business, Country, Risk and Credit teams
• Group Lending and Risk Operations
• CCO Retail Clients, RCOs, CCH, CCROs, SOROs
• Business Banking, Trade products, Risk, Compliance, FCC stakeholders
• Trade FCSO
• Fraud FRSC
• Fraud Second Line of Défense
• Regional / Country Business Heads and Product Head, CPBB Client segment
• Financial Crime Compliance and Shared Investigations Services
• Relevant members of Risk Operations management team
• Internal and External Auditors and Regulators
• Suppliers, Vendors and Consultants

Other Responsibilities
• Establish strong relationships with identified stakeholders across the business lines and understand their strategic goals, in order to ensure Fraud risk management and alignment.
• Prepare, present and demonstrate fraud risk capabilities in relevant risk committees, steering groups and cross-business forums.
• Measure efficient and effective management of Fraud risk through applicable controls and tools.
• Build trusted working relationships with other functional heads, risk and compliance counterparts, and business unit stakeholders.
• Utilise appropriate risk management tool(s) to manage, track and monitor Fraud risks across the business lines.
• Maintain sufficient and appropriate evidence of work performed for review by Group Internal Audit and others.
• Monitor, assess and advise business lines on acceptable risk tolerances based on policy and control environment and the evolving regulatory and threat landscape.

Our Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience (14+ years- Financial Services) in Trade finance operations, Trade fraud risk management and strategy (Trade finance and Business Banking Credit) in the Fraud risk field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Law, Business Management, or other related discipline.
• Graduate degree (Master's) and/or professional certifications have an advantage (, CA, CFE, CPA).
• Thorough understanding of Trade products, Trade Finance Operations, Operational and Fraud risk, threats, and internal controls.
• Experience working in the financial services industry with keen understanding of business and operational environments.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and collaboration skills, and ability to work effectively in a complex multicultural and multi-time zone organization.
• Strong analytical and program management skills.
• Ability to collect and analyse data, establish facts, and make recommendations in written and oral form.
• Ability to liaise with all parts of the Bank, including risk and business stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills.

Role Specific Competencies
• CA (Desired not mandatory)
• CFE (Desired not mandatory)

About Standard Chartered

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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, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with 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