Head of Regulatory Reporting

The Head of Regulatory Reporting is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of all regulatory returns and submissions to the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Bank of England and other relevant bodies. The role holder will ensure the bank maintains full compliance with all applicable regulatory reporting frameworks including but not limited to COREP FINREP Statistical Reporting and Liquidity Reporting. This is a senior leadership role requiring strategic oversight subject-matter expertise and the ability to navigate a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting Delivery

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation review and submission of all regulatory returns to the PRA FCA Bank of England and European Banking Authority (where applicable).
• Oversee the production of COREP (own funds large exposures leverage ratio) FINREP liquidity returns (LCR NSFR PRA110) statistical reporting and ad hoc regulatory data requests.
• Maintain a comprehensive regulatory reporting calendar and ensure all deadlines are met without exception.
• Implement and maintain robust controls reconciliation processes and attestation procedures over all regulatory submissions.

Regulatory Change and Compliance

• Monitor and interpret new and evolving regulatory requirements including Basel 3.1 / Basel implementation PRA rulebook changes and FCA reporting obligations.
• Conduct impact assessments of regulatory change on reporting processes systems and data requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory reporting queries from the PRA FCA and internal and external auditors.
• Ensure alignment between regulatory reporting outputs and the banks Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP).

Data Systems and Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in data quality automation and efficiency across the regulatory reporting function.
• Own the relationship with technology and data teams to enhance regulatory reporting infrastructure including XBRL taxonomy management and data lineage.
• Lead or support system implementation and upgrade projects related to regulatory reporting platforms (SUADE).
• Champion data governance standards and ensure regulatory data is complete accurate and reconciled to source systems and the general ledger.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead develop and mentor a team of regulatory reporting professionals fostering a culture of accountability technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to the CFO Finance Leadership Team Board Risk Committee and Audit Committee as required.
• Collaborate with Risk Treasury Financial Control and other functions to ensure consistency and integrity of reported data.
• Represent the bank at industry forums working groups and consultations on regulatory reporting matters.

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in regulatory reporting within a UK-authorised bank building society or major financial institution.
• Deep technical knowledge of PRA and FCA regulatory reporting frameworks including COREP FINREP liquidity returns statistical reporting and capital adequacy.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of Basel prudential requirements and their application to UK banking.
• Excellent knowledge of XBRL reporting standards and taxonomy.
• Experience engaging directly with the PRA FCA or Bank of England on regulatory matters.
• Professional qualification: ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent (or qualified by experience at a senior level).
• Exceptional analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with regulatory reporting technology platforms.
• Familiarity with financial and management reporting.
• Experience of regulatory reporting transformation or remediation programmes.
• Knowledge of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) and its implications for the role.
• Previous experience operating in a bank subject to enhanced supervisory engagement or s166 reviews.

Key Attributes

• Strategic Thinking Ability to anticipate regulatory developments and position the function accordingly.
• Attention to Detail Commitment to accuracy and rigour in all regulatory outputs.
• Leadership Inspires and empowers teams to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Influencing and Stakeholder Management Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external regulators.
• Problem Solving Identifies root causes of reporting issues and drives sustainable remediation.
• Integrity Upholds the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability Flexibility to adjust strategies and plans in response to a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
• Continuous Learning Commitment to staying current with regulatory developments accounting changes and industry best practices.

This is a London-based role with hybrid working arrangements. The role may require extended hours during peak reporting periods (e.g. quarter-end and year-end). Some travel may be required for regulatory meetings industry events or visits to other offices. The role falls within the scope of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) and the successful candidate may be required to hold a Senior Management Function (SMF) or Certification Function as applicable.

Additional Information :

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns mental wellbeing and more general queries around family work housing and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - Its important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when youre enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - Were focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time