Assurance is a Second line defence function established under a delegated Mandate from the Group Chief Risk Officer and the Group Head of Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance (CFCR). 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. It facilitates identification of any gaps & inefficiencies, enabling prompt corrective action to be taken, and is a key source of evidence for the Board & Regulators. Assurance is part of the reasonable steps taken in support of SMF 4, 16 & 17 responsibilities.

The Director, CFCR Assurance role operates within a globally integrated and fungible operating model, working closely with others in the CFCR Assurance team to focus on delivery of Assurance reviews within the CFCR Assurance remit.

This position can be based in either GBS Poland (Warsaw) or GBS India (Bangalore). There are currently two vacancies available.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Co-Lead,



CFCR Assurance in delivering a strategy for risk-based and data-enabled assurance coverage across CFCR Assurance, aligned to the Bank’s risk profile, regulatory expectations and internal commitments.
- Support the agenda to drive a collaborative risk and control ecosystem across the three Lines of Defence, including effective reliance and remediation tracking.
- Support the agenda to drive a culture of continuous improvement in assurance delivery, including consistent methodology application, strong documentation and evidence standards, and timely reporting and escalation.
- Provide support on the delivery of the assurance plan and book of work to ensure alignment to CFCR Assurance priorities.
- Maintain a robust quality culture across planning, fieldwork, reporting and issue validation.
- Maintain strong awareness of CFCR Assurance regulatory expectations, internal policies/standards, and leading practi

📌 Director, Compliance, Financial Crime (Bengaluru East)
🏢 Standard Chartered India
📍 Bengaluru East