Latest Vacancy at Standard Chartered Bank

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the latest vacancy at Standard Chartered Bank.

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Plc, offering a wide range of banking services for individuals and businesses, including retail, digital, and corporate banking.

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that support employee well-being across mental, physical, financial, and social aspects. The bank emphasizes a strong work-life balance through flexible work options and generous leave policies and fosters an inclusive and diverse culture.

Individuals interested in the latest vacancy at Standard Chartered Bank should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Head, Financial, Regulatory & Subsidiary Reporting

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Coordinates the Bank’s financial regulatory reports and returns from all the other Units and department and ensures the bank meets its regulatory requirements for returns submission.
• Continuous liaison with the regulators on new and potential regulatory reports and fashion out a process with data owners to meet the requirements.
• Assumes ownership of the end-to-end reporting process, taking responsibility for coordination between units within Finance to ensure delivery of the reporting requirements.
• Manage the Financial year end process, Regulatory Examinations and ensure all requirement of the External Auditor as regards the Audited Financial Statement are met timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of the Bank’s statutory financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Group policies.
• Coordinate annual external audits and ensure timely provision of information, schedules, and supporting documentation to auditors.
• Ensure the integrity of the Bank’s financial records through robust account reconciliation and substantiation processes.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all regulatory returns to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of regulatory, prudential, treasury, trade, and subsidiary reporting obligations.
• Monitor changes in regulatory reporting requirements and coordinate implementation across relevant stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators on financial and regulatory reporting matters and support regulatory examinations, reviews, and inspections.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory capital adequacy and prudential returns.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory capital and market risk requirements, escalating breaches and emerging issues to senior management where necessary.
• Review and challenge regulatory risk and capital information to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Drive the enhancement, automation, and standardisation of financial and regulatory reporting processes to improve efficiency, control, and data quality.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholders to strengthen reporting infrastructure and governance frameworks.
• Support the resolution of reporting issues and ensure effective implementation of regulatory developments and reporting changes.

Governance:

• Act as Secretary or Alternate Secretary to relevant regulatory reporting governance forums, ensuring effective oversight, tracking of actions, and escalation of key regulatory reporting issues.
• Promote awareness and understanding of the regulatory environment, ensuring stakeholders understand their responsibilities and obligations relating to financial and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and other assurance functions to support reviews, audits, and examinations, and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment by ensuring reporting controls, documentation, and operating procedures remain current, effective, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the financial control framework by identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
• Establish and monitor key controls across financial and regulatory reporting processes to ensure risks are managed within the Bank’s risk appetite and governance standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to stakeholders on financial control, governance, and regulatory reporting matters, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance.
• People and Talent
• Set direction and drive high performance by translating strategy into clear direction, aligning individual goals to team outcomes and providing regular, constructive feedback.
• Develop talent and capability through coaching and career conversations that build critical skills, stretch potential and prepare individuals for future opportunities.
• Lead by example by role-modelling the Bank’s valued behaviours, upholding strong risk and conduct standards, exercising sound judgment, and creating an inclusive team culture that supports wellbeing, values diverse perspectives, and drives accountability.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

Skills And Experience

• Manage Conduct
• Manage Risk
• Manage People
• CFCR Policies and Standards
• CFCR Advisory
• CFCR Review and FCC Assurance
• Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring)
• Investigations
• Compliance Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Liaison
• Manage Change
• Manage Projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Compliance, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in compliance, financial crime, conduct risk, governance, or regulatory oversight, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian banking regulation, WRB business models, governance frameworks, and financial crime risk management.
• Strong understanding of WRB products, customer processes, and product governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory engagement, inspections, audits, issue remediation, and governance reporting.
• CBN competency framework
• CAMS
• ICA
• Other relevant compliance / risk / governance qualifications

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How to Apply for the Latest Vacancy at Standard Chartered Bank

Qualified and interested candidates should apply by clicking the LINK below.

Deadline: September 29, 2026

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