Head of Regulatory Reporting

Overview:

JSS are working with a rapidly growing UK Bank who specialise in connecting emerging and established markets through the use of technology and foreign exchange.

The Bank are looking for a Head of Regulatory Reporting. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the preparation and timely submission of regulatory reports, driving process improvements, and managing a small high-performing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting reporting obligations, enhancing regulatory compliance, whilst also contributing to the organisation\’s strategic growth in frontier and emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory returns including COREP, FINREP, and Bank of England reporting as well as Investment Regulatory Reporting.
• Continuously enhance reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with systems providers to automate key metrics and reporting outputs.
• Maintain and evolve process documentation, including regulatory interpretations and controls.
• Produce and review MI packs for internal committees such as ALCO and the Board Risk Committee.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory developments affecting liquidity, capital, and non-traded market risk.
• Participate in ALCO meetings to advise senior stakeholders on key regulatory updates.
• Manage and develop a team of two direct reports, delegating responsibilities to maximise output.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Degree in a numerate discipline.
• Direct experience in a regulatory reporting function within a bank.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory change projects.