Business Risk Manager - Global Markets Operations; UAE National

Job Summary

The Business Risk Manager – Global Markets Operations role at Standard Chartered is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks within the Markets business. The role works closely with second and third line functions, as well as Business Risk Managers across Markets to ensure strong compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks.

The successful candidate will help strengthen risk standards by improving risk assessment processes, managing incidents (including regulatory reporting), and supporting audit readiness. They will partner with Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to maintain an accurate risk profile and ensure timely escalation of issues.

• Lead and coordinate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), ensuring risks and controls are regularly reviewed and updated
• Assess risk exposures and accelerate key issues to the appropriate governance forums
• Provide oversight on Group Policy Obligations to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Support key operational risk processes, including access governance, business continuity, and third‑party risk management
• Drive implementation of policies and procedures across Markets
• Manage risk incidents, including reporting, escalation, and tracking in risk systems
• Partner with stakeholders to align risk management with business priorities
• Promote high standards of conduct and compliance with the bank’s values and regulatory expectations

• Strong experience in Global Markets back‑office operations and operational risk
• Proven ability to improve processes and strengthen control frameworks
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment
• Good understanding of operational risk practices within financial markets
• Strong capability in risk assessment, incident management, and audit support
• Strong interpersonal skills and investigation skills.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, or a related field (preferred)

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.