Basic Purpose of Job:

The Senior Associate in this role will be responsible for supporting the EMEA Regulatory team in preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to local European Regulators including but not limited to, Deutsche Bundesbank and several other European national competent authorities on various statistical reports, internal management and external ad-hoc reporting.

Responsibilities & Tasks Include:

• Complete and accurate preparation of Regulatory reports including but not limited to the following: FINREP, LDR, BISTA(Balance sheet statistics), AUSTA(External positions of Banks) and Anacredit
• Analyze financial data in order to complete filings, understand fluctuations and uncover potential inaccuracies
• Perform edit check reviews and follow up on applicable discrepancies
• Perform reconciliations across products, reports and schedules
• Execute source system data reconciliation versus General Ledger
• Monthly systems processing of ABACUS DaVinci including manual systems entries, data extractions, data quality checks and reconciliations
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and work with management to develop processes for implementation of new reporting requirements
• Maintain proper controls, robust documentation and detailed procedures for all reports
• Participate in projects as required for process improvements or new technology implementations
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders relevant to the reporting function

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or equivalent
• 4-7 years of progressive experience in banking or financial services
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills
• Proven track record of successful project execution
• Ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines
• Ability to reprioritize timely
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with other departments and represent the team in a positive manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with bank reporting and local German/IFRS accounting
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity
• Chartered Accountant certification (not required but beneficial)
• Familiarity with financial products and financial institution operations
• Familiarity with European Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and German Banking Act (KWG)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ability to manipulate data
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting software (e.g. ABACUS DaVinci) a plus
• Proven ability to write, tune and execute complex SQL queries
• Ability to use Bloomberg terminal as a research tool
• Financial and accounting skillset - knowledge of regulatory reports and forms
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to transform a business need into a visual representation