What you will do:
• Responsible for the 2nd line oversight function which oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to various financial authorities
• Oversight of regulatory reporting includes the review of internal processes, controls and interpretations that are leveraged for regulatory reporting purposes
• Review plans to remediate weaknesses, incorporate changes to regulatory requirements, and respond to regulatory developments within the 1st line regulatory reporting control framework, proposing amendments to the 2nd line framework appropriately
• Liaise with senior colleagues across the Bank including in Internal Audit, Finance, and Treasury to ensure co-ordination across all 3 lines of defence
• Highlight risks informally through regular interaction and formally in written reports for submission to committees
• Monitor changes in regulations and work with senior management to assess potential impact on the Bank. Also ensure that the firm aligns to industry best practice and regulatory expectations relating to regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with the wider Prudential Risk function and act as a delegate for Head of Regulatory Reporting oversight where appropriate
And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.
What you will need:
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders
• Experience in regulatory reporting, finance, or compliance within the financial services industry
• Experience and understanding of COREP (including Capital Adequacy, Large Exposures, Leverage Ratio, Liquidity), FINREP, PRA110, and Pillar 3 Disclosures
• The ability to interpret regulatory rulebooks as they relate to Metro Banks business model
• Knowledge of how to navigate through the applicable regulatory requirement texts and understand changes in regulation as they apply to regulatory reporting
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and reporting standards such as CRR, BASEL, and other regulations
• Professional Accountancy Qualification – ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Our promise to you…
• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!).
• We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.