Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Description:

Fidarsi is excited to partner with a dynamic and award-winning Fintech that is set for expansion and growth. They are looking to add a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to their finance team. This role is ideal for professionals with a proven track record in regulatory reporting and/or CASS processes, or for those with a product control background who are seeking to transition into regulatory reporting.

In this role, you will manage, refine, and enhance the Safeguarding and CASS processes in response to business and regulatory changes. You will liaise with various stakeholders including regulatory bodies, legal teams, operations, and treasury to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency in reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safeguarding & CASS Processes:

  • Operate and continuously refine safeguarding and CASS processes to account for evolving business and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure adherence to the FCA’s Client Assets (CASS) Handbook by reviewing and updating client asset documents.

• Regulatory Reporting:

  • Prepare, analyze, and submit multiple regulatory returns (quarterly and annual) for UK entities, meeting requirements for Payment Institutions, E Money, or MIFID.

  • Ensure all regulatory reporting is accurate, delivered on time, and fully documented.

  • Develop and implement regulatory procedures and audit trails to ensure compliance with regulatory rules.

• Stakeholder Liaison:

  • Act as the primary contact with regulatory, legal, operations, and treasury representatives.

  • Assist in clarifying reporting requirements and ensure that all aspects of the reports meet regulatory expectations.

• Process Improvement & Efficiency:

  • Help develop robust controls and processes around external regulatory reporting.

  • Investigate and implement efficiencies in the external reporting process to streamline operations.

• Team Support:

  • Provide cover for the Finance’s Head of Regulatory Reporting during absences.

  • Collaborate with team members to support daily calculations and reconciliations as per Client Asset Requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications & Background:

  • A fully qualified accountant with significant experience in financial services, particularly in regulatory reporting and/or CASS.

  • Alternatively, candidates from a Product Control background who have a keen interest in transitioning into regulatory reporting are also encouraged to apply.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills capable of liaising effectively with multiple stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to manage and implement regulatory processes in a fast-changing environment.

  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary within the range of £75,000 - £90,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits.

• A hybrid working model that offers flexibility and balance.

• The opportunity to contribute to and grow within a thriving, award-winning fintech environment.

• A dynamic role that sits at the intersection of business strategy and regulatory compliance, crucial for the company’s growth and expansion.