Job Description

CEO Office Business Management Analyst

About the job

The Corporate Governance and Executive Office function supports the bank and its senior management, and Board. This role is within the Executive office which primarily works with the CEO to deliver strategic change / business planning, Bank optimisation projects and overall project management on cross function initiatives. In addition, the function has core "day to day" responsibilities including, but not limited to business management for CEO, stakeholder relationship management (e.g. shareholders) and communications.


The team's Governance responsibilities supports the Board and the Executive Committee to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

What you'll be doing

The CEO Office Business Management Analyst reports to the CEO Office Business Manager. The team is led by Head of Corporate Governance and Executive Office. The team supports the CEO and broader leadership team in achieving the Bank's objectives, through business management, strategic planning and good corporate governance.


This role provides support across strategic, operational, and executive-level activities for the CEO and broader leadership team, ensuring alignment between business priorities, governance, and execution. This role supports delivery of high-impact initiatives, communications, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll need to be successful

We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch.


Support business planning cycles, performance tracking, and reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives Production of formal top-quality presentations for Board meetings, Shareholder meetings, Senior Management meetings, Strategy sessions and other such forums General support to CEO, broader Exco and CEO office team Support to CEO Office on regulatory requirements (e.g. compliance with SMCR) Exemplary written and verbal communication skills Experience of working in a highly-regulated environment, ideally Financial Services Experience and confidence with working with senior management ideally with CEO and C-suite level executives Good understanding of Front to Back Banking operations and risk and control Highly proficient in MS office, particularly PowerPoint / Word and operating within brand guidelines
Strategic initiatives


Supporting delivery of strategic projects, ensuring risks are managed and milestones are met across functions Developing communications of the Bank Strategy and performance Where appropriate, undertake ad hoc projects, research or process simplification Partner with other departments to aid delivery of strategic bank initiatives Support delivery of annual budget and strategy review
Project Management


Support the team to manage priorities, track strategic initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of key outcomes Analysis and due diligence of Corporate Projects
Governance


Supporting the preparation of corporate reporting on behalf of the CEO Maintaining the integrity of the Banks Frameworks and Policies
Communications


Delivery of internal bank-wide communications Planning and facilitation of Town Hall and other adhoc staff events

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.


We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.


Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity.


We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What's in it for you?

Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance. Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role. Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies. Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme. Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners. Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role
If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!


ICBCS has appointed Robert Walters Outsourcing (RWO) to manage its recruitment process and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Unsolicited CVs sent directly to ICBCS or its staff from non-PSL agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.