VP, Portfolio Risk Mgmt-2400003592

Role Responsibilities 

Job Summary

Strategic Risk Management and Governance team covers a wide spectrum of Enterprise level activities which include, risk appetite setting, portfolio analytics, stress scenario analysis, risk identification, enterprise risk management framework management and overall organisational governance of policies.
The team works closely with other Risk, business lines, country risk and legal entity management to refine the suite of portfolio metrics, systematically identify top risks and emerging risks, and develop the range of management scenarios.  A priority of the team is to deepen the assessment of portfolio risks across business lines by enhancing top down, firm-wide portfolio risk monitoring, and probing cross-risk interdependencies.
We are looking for an experienced portfolio risk analytics professional adept at problem solving and conceptual integration of several portfolio risk management topics.  The team member would be expected to be able to independently manage a wide range of topics and show in depth mastery of some.  Additionally, they manage relationships with numerous stakeholders. In return, they gain broad exposure across the organisation and visibility into the Group’s activities and risk profile, new business initiatives, operating model changes and capabilities.  

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Support initiatives for the enhancement of the RA measurement toolkit, specifically in developing the links between risk appetite and strategy through systematic risk identification, stress scenario analysis and portfolio risk monitoring

Business

• Source data from existing risk reports, stress testing output and from emerging risk identification. Source stress loss information from across the firm and build a central repository to leverage in appetite management.
• Enhance and maintain the structured portfolio analysis using the above data sources to deliver actionable insights.
• Support the risk identification process with analytical solutions to assess the materiality of exposures.
• Draw clear analyses of net and gross stress loss risks, and their granular attribution to businesses, portfolios or legal entities.
• Probe & decompose tail risks, identify risk concentrations and cross-risk correlations in the portfolio
• Where potentially material risks are identified, support exposure measurement by initiating management scenarios
• Prepare presentation and written analyses that clearly portray the risk analysis and conclusions to a senior audience. Provide analysis or drafting as and when requested for risk committee papers or stakeholders across the organization. 
• Maintain and enhance existing analysis and dashboards and refresh the views as and when new data become available.
• Maintain and update the risk inventory so that it acts as a single source of truth of all top risks in the organization.
• Drive the re-design of processes and automation initiatives of structured portfolio analysis for risk identification and stress scenario analysis purposes.
• Support development of workflow tools to reduce manual processes and manage operational risk.

Processes

• Maintain relevant standards and controls to ensure that the operational risk requirement standards are met and risk is properly managed.

People & Talent

• Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders within and outside or risk

Risk Management

• Ensure operational risks associated with Risk Identification and Portfolio Risk Analysis activities are mitigated; advise on control strength and drive improvements
• On change initiatives, drive the engagement with project managers and technology on automation
• Ensure policies/procedures are adhered to

Governance

• Ensure controls are set to mitigate operational risks associated with Risk Identification and Portfolio Risk Analysis activities and processes

Regulatory & 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.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead 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.] *

Key stakeholders

• Wider ERM Function
• Risk Framework Owner teams
• Business and Finance
• Regional and Country Risk Teams
• Group Finance (Stress Testing, FP&A)
• Risk Reporting and Data Strategy

Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in XXXX [country / business unit / team]; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); 

Our Ideal Candidate 

• More than 10+ years of experience in risk management in a financial institution, specifically in quantitative portfolio risk analysis with strong understanding of Credit and / or Market Risk. 
• Background in risk reporting, automation and dashboard maintenance and enhancement.
• Experience and knowledge of risk models like PD, LGD, EAD, ECL, RWA in BAU and Stress to be able to identify key drivers of movements in the portfolio is essential.
• Must have strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to create impactful presentation to tell the story 
• Experience with tools like SAS, Python, Tableau and Power BI. 
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong experience in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience of working on change initiatives and projects and ability to work under tight timelines and multiple demands.
• Excellent inter-personal skills; comfortable in building relationships across diverse teams and team members.
• Confident self-motivated individual with a high level of drive, attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

Role Specific Competencies

• Data Analytics   
• Credit Risk and Market Risk   
• SAS, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Excel     
• Stress Testing    

About Standard Chartered 

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 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 bett