Regulatory and M.I. Reporting Analyst

Working at the Cumberland, you become part of something special. We’re a Mutual organisation, committed to improving the lives of our colleagues, customers, and community. Our values are incredibly important to us.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Regulatory Reporting and M.I. Analyst, on a permanent basis, working within our Treasury team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in building a career at The Cumberland in this critically important Treasury Regulatory Reporting Function.

The Benefits

• Salary - up to £35,094 p.a. – depending on skills and experience
• Holidays - 25 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days
• Learning and Development opportunities - We want you to grow in your role. We’ll work together to support your personal and professional development
• Hybrid Working - the tools and equipment you need to be able to work from home when you need to, depending on your role
• Health and Wellbeing - a calendar of events and activities throughout the year, Mental Health & Wellbeing champions, and Cycle to Work scheme
• Community Day - We offer our people an extra paid day off every year to help local charities and community organisations.

The Role

As our Regulatory Reporting and M.I. Analyst you’ll assist in the co-ordination, preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory returns to the PRA, BOE, FCA and BSA, ensuring returns are compliant and accurately submitted within deadlines.

You’ll Also:

• Assist the Financial Controller in assessing and applying the impact of regulatory change on reporting requirements. This role will also be very involved in the automation of key processes across the regulatory reporting space
• Assist in driving best practice through reporting to develop efficient and effective processes, ensuring that accounting data and Management Information is structured appropriately. Understanding and challenging integrity of source data to create consistency across all reporting.
• Working with and supporting other departments including Treasury operations, Risk and Internal Audit to resolve reporting issues and improve process efficiency and accuracy of returns
• Ensure process and methodological documentation is up to date and accurate
• Follow up any data quality issues through the formal governance.
• Assist in the production and delivery of monthly MI for Board/ALCO/SLT and Treasury
• Involved in other ad-hoc duties within the Treasury Department

About You

We’re looking for someone with experience of working within a financial services environment. An accounting qualification or the willingness to undertake a professional qualification would be desirable. You will have an open and questioning mind that seeks to continuously improve process and validate reporting rather than accepting “as is”.

We’re Also Looking For Someone With:

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Proactive mindset with a drive to challenge and improve existing processes
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Solid double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong technical accounting acumen and research skills
• High attention to detail and methodical approach to work
• Resilient, calm, and composed under pressure.

The Company

We’re here to create a banking experience that’s kinder to people and planet. Unlike banks, we don’t have public or private shareholders which means we can invest 100% of our profits back into our business. As a result, our business is purpose-led, financially strong, socially responsible and always focused on our people, planet and communities.

The Benefits

• Competitive Salary - We will offer you a competitive basic salary for your role, which is reviewed every year.
• Learning & Development - We want you to grow in your role. We’ll work together to support your personal and professional development.
• Holidays - Flexibility to buy and sell up to two holiday days per year, plus extra holiday after 5 years.
• Family Friendly - We pay competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Flexible Working - We can provide the tools and equipment you need to be able to work flexibly or from home when you need to, depending on your role.
• Pension Scheme - If you’re eligible, we’ll enroll you into our competitive company pension scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing - We have a calendar of events and activities throughout the year, Mental Health & Wellbeing champions and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Community Day - We offer our people an extra paid day off every year to help out local charities and community organisations.
• Social - We hold regular social events, from annual staples like our Christmas party and quiz, to smaller get-togethers such as walks and shopping trips.