Team Lead, UK Regulatory Reporting

Basic Purpose of Job:

The Senior Associate in this role will be responsible for supporting the UK Regulatory Reporting Team in preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to local Regulators including but not limited to, Bank of England and several other European national competent authorities on various statistical reports, internal management and external ad-hoc reporting.

Responsibilities & Tasks Include:

• Complete and accurate preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to applicable regulators
• Prepare initial schedules and reports, including primary data provider capture point and work paper preparations
• Analyze financial data in order to complete filings, understand fluctuations and uncover potential inaccuracies
• Perform edit check reviews and follow up on applicable discrepancies
• Perform reconciliations across products, reports and schedules
• Execute source system data reconciliation versus General Ledger
• Prepare monthly management reports and trends on capital adequacy
• Monthly systems processing including manual systems entries, data extractions, data quality checks and reconciliations
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and work with management to develop processes for implementation of new reporting requirements
• Maintain detailed procedures and documentation for the above processes

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or equivalent
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in banking or financial services
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills
• Proven track record of successful project execution
• Ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines
• Ability to reprioritize timely
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with other departments and represent the team in a positive manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with bank reporting and local German/IFRS accounting
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity
• Chartered Accountant certification (not required but beneficial)
• Familiarity with financial products and financial institution operations
• Familiarity with European Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR)

Skills/ Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ability to manipulate data
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting software (e.g. AXIOM) a plus
• Proven ability to write, tune and execute complex SQL queries
• Ability to use Bloomberg terminal as a research tool
• Financial and accounting skillset – knowledge of regulatory reports and forms
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to transform a business need into a visual representation

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