OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will have responsibility for the calculation and analysis of own funds and risk-weighted assets, as well as the preparation, review and submission of various regulatory returns, primarily quarterly COREP returns covering capital adequacy, leverage and large exposures.
Working as part of the Regulatory Reporting team our ideal team member will have previous experience in keeping up to date with technical regulatory requirements, forthcoming regulatory changes and implementing changes to processes and procedures as required with excellent organisational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Calculate and analyse own funds and risk-weighted assets on a monthly basis, including production of relevant management information for presentation to Group FD and Capital Adequacy Committee
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Produce and analyse quarterly returns, including COREP for capital adequacy, leverage and large exposures
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Maintain up to date knowledge of reporting requirements, regulatory changes and developments
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Aid the regulatory change process by supporting projects and providing input into requirement definition documents, including IRB implementation where required
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Build relationships with key stakeholders, in particular with Finance and Investor Relations to ensure that queries are dealt with in a prompt manner.
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Liaise closely with the Bank Financial Control team to ensure they understand reporting requirements and are given sufficient notice of new or changing requirements
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Respond to ad-hoc questions and data requests from both internal and external stakeholders
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
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Accountancy qualifications (ACCA/CIMA)
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An ability to work productively with people at all seniority levels in an organisation
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The ability to pick up new skills and tasks quickly and work at pace
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A self starter with the desire to improve processes
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An analytical background
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High levels of attention to detail
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Strong excel skills
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Proficient written and oral communication skills
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
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Keen to develop technical knowledge and experience in capital reporting and the wider regulatory environment
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Able to demonstrate initiative and an analytical mindset in order to identify and resolve problems
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An awareness of internal control requirements, with the ability to identify control weaknesses and propose changes to processes as required
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
