Standard Chartered India | Head of Analytics Products & Insights, Assurance

Responsibilities

• This role could be based in GBS India ( Bengaluru only ) , GBS Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) and GBS Poland .
• 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.
• The role is accountable for Analytics Products, Assurance Intelligence, Reporting and Visualisation capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA.
• The role delivers reusable analytical products and stakeholder insight capabilities that support risk-based assurance, improve consistency of testing and enhance decision-making.
• Embed "Here for Good" and the Group's values across the team.
• Support delivery of the Data and Digitise Strategy through the development and execution of analytical products, assurance intelligence and reporting capabilities.
• Establish and maintain a portfolio of reusable analytical products that enhance assurance coverage, consistency and effectiveness across FLCT and 2LA.
• Partner with Assurance, FLCT and GIA stakeholders to identify opportunities for analytical reuse and continuous improvement.
• Support innovation and the controlled adoption of AI-enabled analytical capabilities where they improve assurance outcomes.
• Support the evolution of the One Assurance model through standardisation, reuse and alignment of capabilities across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.
• Lead delivery of reusable analytics products, assurance intelligence and reporting services supporting Assurance priorities.
• Deliver high-quality analytical insight supporting assurance planning, review execution and management decision-making.
• Drive adoption and reuse of analytical products across FLCT and 2LA.
• Support delivery of data-driven assurance outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and analytical expertise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure analytical capabilities remain aligned to assurance priorities and emerging risks.
• Support the development of reliance-ready capabilities and promote the reuse of data, analytics and technology assets across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.
• Deliver insight-led and value-add analytical products that improve assurance effectiveness, consistency and management decision-making.
• Establish and maintain standards for analytics development, testing, reporting and visualisation activities.
• Ensure analytical outputs are robust, reproducible and suitable for reliance within assurance activities.
• Maintain quality assurance processes supporting analytics methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Drive standardisation and reuse of analytical assets across Assurance.
• Ensure outputs comply with approved assurance methodology, quality and governance standards.
• Build, develop and retain a high performing analytics and assurance intelligence team.
• Drive capability development across data analytics, visualisation and business intelligence disciplines.
• Develop and implement capability, succession and resource plans to ensure the team remains equipped to support current and future Assurance requirements.

Requirements

• Good" and the Group's values across the team.
• Strong business acumen with experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence and assurance-related analytical capabilities.
• Experience developing and operationalising business intelligence, visualisation and analytics solutions.
• Experience in optimising processes, including via the use of technology.
• Experience driving adoption of analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and personal authority based on trusted relationships.
• Experience in leading and motivating high performing teams.
• 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.

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It was formed in 1969 through the merger of Standard Bank and The Chartered Bank.

Its Indian global business services centres hire finance professionals for financial control, stress testing, regulatory reporting, tax and risk roles.

• Industry: Banking and financial services
• Headquarters: London, UK
• In India: Present in India for over 150 years, with global business services centres in Bengaluru and Chennai