Manager, Capital Forecasting - London, United Kingdom - Standard Chartered Bank

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    :03/May/2024, 6:59:00 PM

    The Role Overview

    Standard Chartered is a leading international bank operating in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

    This is a role within the Capital Forecasting team, a joint venture between Treasury and Finance, based in London. The team leads the forecasting of the Group's capital ratios, advising senior management on issues, risks and opportunities, and manages ratios within the Bank's risk appetite.

    The role provides an opportunity to interact directly with a range of stakeholders within Standard Chartered and develop a strong understanding of the Bank and its markets, as well as to directly influence how the Bank is perceived by key external stakeholders such as investors and ratings agencies.

    Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of the Bank's performance and capital management strategy through the effective preparation, coordination and delivery of RWA and capital forecasts. The role has a specific focus on Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) forecasting and management and the impact on business performance.
  • Support the capital and RWA workstreams for the Group and Solo's annual financial plans as well as coordinate the production of monthly RWA, capital and leverage exposure forecasts for internal management forums including Group Performance Review ("GPR"), Balance Sheet Review ("BSR"), and regulatory reporting (Capital+)
  • Deliver insights and analyses to support regular Board and Management committees, including Board Risk Committee, Group and Solo Asset and Liability Committees, and key external reporting events including half and full year results and interim management statements.
  • Work closely with process owners in Reporting and Planning to ensure analyses are timely, accurate and consistent with balance sheet movements.
  • Support the enhancement of systems and processes to support effective balance sheet management and forecasting.
  • Work closely with Singapore and Chennai based Capital and Balance Sheet Forecasting teams to coordinate deliverables, ad hoc requests and communication with business finance teams.
  • Form strong relationships with internal stakeholders in business, finance and global functions to ensure business forecast explains are clear, and risks and opportunities are identified.
  • Adhere to the Group's Risk Management Framework including relevant Operational Risk Framework for Capital Risk
  • Ensure forecasts are robust and within approved policies and standards
  • Our Ideal Candidate

  • 5+Years of experience in financial services background in FP&A/ treasury, risk
  • Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management
  • Chartered Accountant is a bonus
  • Ability to conceptualise, problem solve and think laterally to manage dynamic and unique issues
  • Fluency in reading bank financial statements and good understanding of banking products, accounting methods and external disclosures
  • Creativity and ability to communicate clearly
  • prior experience with banking regulations
  • Role Specific Technical Competencies

  • Financial services background (FP&A, treasury, risk, finance)
  • Data analysis
  • Excel, power point & Coding (advance)