Head of Regulatory Reporting at Malander

Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports, including Basel III capital adequacy reports, liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), and net stable funding ratio (NSFR);
• Stay updated on local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., central banks, Basel Committee, IFRS).

Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of regulatory reports, including financial statements, capital adequacy, risk-weighted assets, and liquidity metrics;
• Validate and reconcile data for accuracy and completeness before submission.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, internal and external auditors to address queries and provide necessary information;
• Communicate regulatory changes and their impact to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Data Management and Governance:

• Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity and consistency;
• Oversee the extraction, validation, and transformation of data to meet reporting requirements.

Policy Implementation:

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for regulatory reporting to align with compliance standards and best practices;
• Update internal processes and systems to adhere to changes in regulatory frameworks.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with non-compliance or reporting errors;
• Develop contingency plans to address gaps or delays in reporting processes.

System Enhancements:

• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance or implement reporting systems, including data automation and reporting tools;
• Ensure reporting systems are adaptable to evolving regulatory changes.

Strategic Planning:

• Provide insights and analysis on regulatory trends to inform senior management’s strategic decisions;
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the bank’s operations and capital structure.

Audit and Review:

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for reviews of regulatory reports and processes;
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all submitted reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA));
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory reporting within the banking or financial services industry;
• In-depth knowledge of Basel III, IFRS, and local regulatory frameworks;
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills;
• Experience with data governance and reporting systems is highly advantageous.