Harper May is proud to partner with a leading financial institution as they seek an accomplished Head of Regulatory Reporting to lead their financial compliance and reporting functions.

This is a critical role within a dynamic banking environment, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.

Role Overview: The Head of Regulatory Reporting will be responsible for overseeing financial compliance, ensuring accuracy in regulatory submissions, and supporting the bank’s transition to new reporting systems.

This is a hybrid role, requiring four days in the office and one day working from home (Monday or Friday).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Explain complex regulatory reporting items to senior managers and key stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of new reporting systems, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory submissions.
• Provide guidance on derivatives, interest rate swaps, and FX swaps.
• Ensure adherence to banking regulations, with a focus on financial compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic financial decision-making.
• Mentor and train finance teams to improve regulatory expertise.

Qualifications & Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial regulatory reporting, with 10 years being ideal.
• Strong background in the banking sector, with expertise in derivatives, interest rate swaps, and FX swaps.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and compliance.
• Ability to apply regulatory policies effectively while leveraging technology for process improvements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial matters to senior stakeholders.
• Open, reliable, and communicative, with a focus on collaboration and efficiency.