Regulatory Reporting Analyst (12 month FTC)

The vacancy

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Regulatory Reporting Team where you will have responsibility for the calculation and analysis of own funds and risk-weighted assets, as well as the preparation, review and submission of various regulatory returns, primarily quarterly COREP returns covering capital adequacy, leverage and large exposures.

Working as part of the Regulatory Reporting team our ideal team member will have previous experience in keeping up to date with technical regulatory requirements, forthcoming regulatory changes and implementing changes to processes and procedures as required with excellent organisational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculate and analyse own funds and risk-weighted assets on a monthly basis, including production of relevant management information
• Produce and analyse quarterly returns, including COREP for capital adequacy, leverage and large exposures
• Support preparation of Pillar 3 regulatory disclosures
• Maintain up to date knowledge of reporting requirements, regulatory changes and developments
• Aid the regulatory change process by supporting projects and providing input into requirement definition documents
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, in particular with Finance and Prudential Risk and Compliance Assurance to ensure that queries are dealt with in a prompt manner
• Respond to ad-hoc questions and data requests from both internal and external stakeholders

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE

• An accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
• The ability to work productively with people at all seniority levels in an organisation
• An ability to pick up new skills and tasks quickly and work at pace
• A self starter with a desire to improve processes
• An analytical background
• Keen to develop technical knowledge and experience in capital reporting and the wider regulatory environment
• Able to demonstrate initiative and an analytical mindset in order to identify and resolve problems
• An awareness of internal control requirements, with the ability to identify control weaknesses and propose changes to processes as required

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work and personal commitments, and in this role, you will be able to enjoy hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Find out about careers at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

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Our benefits package is outlined here:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

Find out about our commitment to an inclusive work environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

The company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail: Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we help people and businesses thrive over the long term. Our cultural attributes of Expertise, Service and Relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.