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Job Summary

This role could be based in GBS India ( Bengaluru only ) , GBS Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) and GBS Poland . The recruitment team will contact you to confirm on your preferred location available in case you are shortlisted .

• 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 Head of Data Products, Platforms and Innovation, Assurance reports into the Global Head of Data, Analytics, GRS and Transformation, Assurance. The role is accountable for Data Products, Engineering, Platforms and Innovation capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA. The role provides trusted, governed and scalable data capabilities that enable assurance testing, analytics, automation and future-state intelligence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy
• Support delivery of the Data and Digitise Strategy through development of data products, platform capabilities and innovation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain data product,



data service and platform roadmaps aligned to Assurance priorities.
• Promote the adoption of reusable, scalable and governed data capabilities supporting FLCT and 2LA.
• Partner with Technology, Architecture, Data and GIA teams to maximise reuse of enterprise capabilities and approved integration patterns.
• Support innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational effectiveness and analytical enablement.
• Support the evolution of the One Assurance model through standardisation, reuse and alignment of capabilities across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.

Business
• Lead delivery and operation of trusted data products, data services and platform capabilities supporting Assurance activities.
• Provide governed and scalable access to data required for assurance testing, analytics and reporting.
• Drive consistency, efficiency and reuse through standardised data products and integration services.
• Deliver engineering and platform capabilities that support analytical products, automation and future innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical capabilities meet current and future business needs.
• Support the development of reliance-ready capabilities and promote the reuse of data, analytics and technology assets across FLCT, 2LA and GIA.




• Deliver scalable and value-add data services that improve efficiency, consistency and reuse across Assurance activities.

Processes
• Establish and maintain standards for data engineering, data quality, platform management and integration services.
• Ensure effective management of data lineage, metadata, quality controls and production processes.
• Oversee engineering, release management and production support processes for data and platform services.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, simplification and technology-enabled process enhancements.
• Maintain operational resilience and performance of data and platform capabilities.

People & Talent
• Build, develop and retain a high performing engineering and innovation team.
• Drive capability development across data engineering, platform services and emerging technologies.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values across the Data Products, Platforms & Innovation team.
• Develop and implement capability, succession and resource plans aligned to future technology and data demands.
• Foster collaboration across Technology, Data, Assurance and GIA teams to maximise reuse and delivery effectiveness.

Risk Management
• Ensure appropriate controls exist over data products, platforms and integration capabilities.
• Ensure platform services and data assets operate in accordance with Group technology, information security and data governance standards.
• Maintain oversight of risks relating to data quality, access management and operational

📌 Head of Data Products, Platforms (Bengaluru)
🏢 Standard Chartered Bank
📍 Bengaluru