Regulatory Reporting Accountant in London

Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported £79bn+ of international payments, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and proprietary technology.

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The Group Moneycorp Core Finance team is looking for a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to strengthen the reporting function’s capabilities. The job holder will primarily support the daily regulatory reporting requirements across the Payments, Investment Firm and Banking Services divisions, and will also contribute to project work to automate procedures, improve the control environment, and collaborate with senior people across the Group. This is a strong opportunity for someone with audit or controls experience—particularly within CASS, safeguarding, or MiFID—seeking exposure to multiple business lines including Payments, Investment Firms, and Banking Services. You’ll play a key role in the daily operation and oversight of regulatory requirements, contribute to process improvements and automation, and work closely with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Finance, Operations, Treasury, IT, and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Reporting - Daily Monitoring: Perform and oversee daily CASS 7 and CASS 15 activities, including safeguarding and MiFID compliance. Execute internal and external reconciliations and ensure accurate daily calculations in line with Client Asset Requirements. Maintain, refine and enhance safeguarding and CASS processes to meet business and regulatory changes. Produce, document and maintain regulatory procedures ensuring a robust audit trail.
• External Regulatory Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate regulatory returns across multiple jurisdictions. Support the development of controls, processes, and documentation around external reporting. Help identify and implement efficiencies and automation across reporting workflows. Support external reporting obligations including: safeguarding and CASS audit requirements; FCA returns related to Payment Institutions, E-Money, and MiFID entities; GFSC reporting. Contribute to periodic regulatory reporting packs and ad hoc senior management updates.
• Client Asset Oversight: Support the Head of Regulatory Reporting in applying the FCA’s CASS Handbook requirements. Assist in reviewing and updating CASS documentation to reflect regulatory or business changes. Act as cover for the Head of Regulatory Reporting when required. Chair the monthly CASS/Safeguarding Working Group. Prepare monthly updates for ExCo on safeguarding and CASS matters.
• Statutory Reporting & Audit Support: Assist in audits of Group entities and prepare relevant policy and procedure disclosures.
• Projects & Analysis: Contribute to finance transformation, regulatory change initiatives and wider group projects. Support automation of regulatory processes and reconciliations. Provide insight on the impact of new business initiatives on regulatory and financial performance. Identify trends and underlying drivers affecting regulatory requirements.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Share knowledge, contribute to a collaborative, proactive team culture. Promote continued improvement and encourage engagement from internal stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant with 3+ years PQE
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, data navigation, data quality)
• Background in Product Control or Regulatory Reporting within Financial Services/Foreign exchange/Investment Bank/Fintech; Investment firm and/or E-Money experience is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of regulatory landscape for an investment firm, payment institutions or E-Money business (CASS7/CASS15 rules) is an advantage

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, curious mindset with attention to detail
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient, proactive, and able to articulate positions clearly
• Professional, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality
• Thrives under pressure and meets deadlines
• Positive, flexible, adaptable, and always seeking improvements
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position. The role is expected to be office-based in London, however, we have a flexible working policy which enables you to work up to 2 days from home.

What you get in return: This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

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