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Business Partnering

• Collect and analyse ERP, macroeconomic, industry, and market data to generate actionable insights for strategic, tactical, and operational decisions.

• Lead analytical support for Revised Annual Forecast, Short Term Plan and Medium-Term Plan processes by providing historical performance data and analytical support for objective goal setting.

• Deliver monthly analysis of actual results versus Revised Annual Forecast, Short Term Plan targets at individual and segment levels.

• Prepare and distribute segmental reports (e.g., Trade, Cash Management, Custody, SME, Premier) and provide inputs for Assets and Liabilities Committee, Board, Management Business Review, and Country Management Committee

• Conduct monthly reviews to prevent income leakage, including covenant tracking and ensuring data integrity across reporting systems.

• Provide daily performance insights from balance sheet movements and transaction data to enable timely decision-making.

• Utilize tools like TM1 and Power BI to deliver interactive dashboards that support data-driven and intuitive decision-making.

• Evaluate and challenge capital investment projects for alignment with business and bank strategy; and monitor post-implementation benefits.

Stakeholder Management

• Actively engage with business stakeholders through meetings and discussions to facilitate understanding of financial performance and insights.

• Manage and respond to queries from external stakeholders relating to business performance, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across the department, bank, group, and external auditors to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.

Risk Management control and Compliance

• Identify, assess, and manage risks and risk events (incidents) in alignment with the Group Risk and Control Framework.

• Conduct proactive independent oversight of risk performance, including monitoring the effectiveness of controls and principal risk management.

• Maintain procedures to monitor ongoing compliance with policies and controls, ensuring accountability and transparency in all processes.

• Communicate required practices and controls to relevant colleagues to ensure consistent application.

Team Leadership & Contribution

• Proactively engage with the bank’s senior leadership team to drive success and provide support for colleagues.

• Pursue personal development opportunities to enhance job effectiveness and contribute to team and business performance

• Share knowledge, experience, and best practices with team members and other Finance colleagues to build collective capability.

• Provide honest, direct, and constructive feedback to team members to support their development and performance.