Manager - Analytics and Data Science, GIAI

Job Summary

This world class leading Bank is seeking for Manager, Analytics and Data Science for Group Internal Audit’s Audit Analytics function. The function has used analytics and digital to improve the quality of audits and achieve efficiencies. The qualified individual will assist in the execution of analytics strategy and help drive innovation in the function. The function objective is to enhance the department’s data analytics capability, innovate and optimise the use of data throughout the audit cycle including the development of effective continuous monitoring strategies.

Key Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for the following:

• Drive innovation, identify risks and gain insights across the bank’s audit risk areas using analytics.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing and documentation of analytical procedures (includes data sourcing, data preparation, data transformation, and modelling) to assist in population and scoping analysis, sampling, testing, and issue impact justification
• Contribute to the design and implementation of effective continuous monitoring and auditing strategies
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand data flow, data points, and advise on how they can be leverage in the design of data analytical solution.
• Provide insight and guidance on the interpretation of reported exceptions/analytics outputs so that appropriate actions can be taken by the audit teams
• Embrace the agile philosophy and continuously seek feedback for continuous improvement

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.

Skills and Experience

• Data analysis techniques
• Programming fundamentals
• Dashboard Design using Tableau
• Data Science
• Project management and analytical problem-solving skills
• Change management and communications
• Stakeholder management

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in leading an analytics team A minimum of 6-7 years of experience in a data analysis role preferably with internal audit, a risk function, a control function and/or previous experience in analysing business processes in a financial services environment
• Previous experience in the auditing, risk, fraud would be a significant advantage
• Working knowledge of data analysis software; good understanding of data systems and data query and coding language methods, such as Python and SQL
• Experience with metrics and reporting using visualisation tools such as Tableau, PowerBI or similar tools
• Good understanding of analytics and techniques, and proven ability to understand problem statements and identify opportunities for use of analytics.
• Artificial Intelligence(AI), GenAI, Machine Learning and Data Science knowledge would be an advantage (basic understanding of statistics - Correlation, Regression)
• Outstanding project management and analytical skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities with a track record in creative and successful problem-solving
• Highly entrepreneurial with a high level of energy, dedication and an unrelenting drive to deliver value, with a track record in creative and successful problem-solving
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team and be a strong team player
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Business (e.g., Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics) is preferred

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 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 better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

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