Local Regulatory Reporting Head at Citi

Development Value:

The job will expose the candidate to:

Exposure to technical aspects of global banking best practice standards as well the exposure to quantitative aspects of risk and risk measurement techniques. Strengthen your understanding of the regulatory rules and environment Develop product knowledge and understanding of business dynamics at Citi. Managing a regulatory finance reporting team

Skills gained in the role are employable in risk management, capital management, as well as portfolio reporting areas of the bank.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong Experience in Bank Financial and Regulatory Reporting Environment
• At least 5 years of hands on experience in regulatory reporting elements and liaison with the Prudential Authority or JSE with regards to submissions and queries
• Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment experience
• Advisory and implementation of new regulatory directives
• Communication skills: the position entails interacting with the senior management in the franchise, on a variety of internally driven and regulatory driven deliverables. 
• Teamwork/Relationship Management: the position requires extensive teamwork, partnership and collaboration across Finance and other functions
• Strong management skills: the position entails leading a team of professionals
• Financial accounting with IFRS experience added advantage
• Prior knowledge of Finance and Regulatory reporting platforms will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Regulatory reporting expert
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of finance professionals.
• Good teamwork and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power point and word office software.
• Financial accounting – Intermediate
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and to be able to prioritize in a deadline driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Accounting/Finance or risk related qualifications
• Chartered accountant or equivalent would be an advantage
• Legal / Risk and/or Actuarial related qualifications will also be considered

Competencies

• A highly motivated self-starter with an assertive character, a hands-on approach and who aspires to being a key contributor in a dynamic team environment of professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and Team management skills are essential.
• A pro-active decision maker who has the ability to champion Finance initiatives through to successful conclusion.
• Displays clear accountability and ownership of issues and who has strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to multi task and to be able to prioritize in a deadline driven environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate his/her position clearly and defend it at various reporting levels.
• Working hours – preparedness to work long hours during peak periods (+-10 pd).
• Planning and time management
• Strong presentation skills