Manager, Regulatory Controller and WMA HO Reporting

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across times zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

What will you do?Head Office Reporting for WM Asia

• Responsible for preparation and submission of head office reports and management information
• Responsible for handling ad hoc reporting requests from head office and regional stakeholders
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of financial data flows for head office reporting
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for all head office reporting submissions
• Support the head office reporting calendar and deadlines
• Conduct variance analysis and provide supporting documentation and explanations to head office
• Escalate reporting exceptions and significant variances on a timely basis

Financial Regulatory

• Responsible for preparation, review and submission of regulatory returns to MAS
• Responsible for preparation and review of surveys and queries from regulatory authorities
• Adhere to all regulatory reporting calendar and deadlines
• Support external and internal audit in regulatory reporting and financial control, definition for the project and guiding the team to ensure the project deliverables are met

Projects

• Responsible for project initiatives that are driven by Finance or Business and require Finance engagement, including subject matter expertise, definition for the project and guiding the team to ensure the project deliverables are met
• Responsible for current project enhancements related to new HO and regulatory requirements or business initiatives, including performing UAT testing.
• Conduct financial data analysis and testing and process improvements.
• Responsible for system changes in relation to defects and change requests for Singapore.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor degree or higher; Professional Financial Accreditation (CFA, CA/CPA etc.)
• 8+ years of experience in banking/financial industry, preferably with an understanding of Wealth Management products and drivers