Local Regulatory Reporting Analyst

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Job Overview

The Regulatory Reporting role is an analyst position within the Controllers Organization that will report up through the Global Head of Regulatory and Capital Reporting. The individual will support the preparation, analysis and submission of regulatory reports to various constituencies (local regulators, U.S. Federal Reserve, OCC, etc.) based on applicable requirements such as U.S. Regulatory and local regulatory reporting rules and instructions. The position will have a high level of visibility within the organization with opportunities to work directly with other Finance and non-Finance functions throughout Citi, including the Businesses, Risk, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as Enterprise Technology, & Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the production, review and timely submission of regulatory filings and reports to U.S. regulators including reports such as FR Y-9C, FR Y-14, Call Report, FFIEC 009, FR Y-15 and others.
• Monitor and manage key metrics associated with reports to identify challenges and issues. Support implementation of processes and controls to mitigate the risk of inaccurate reporting.
• Collaborate with the team to drive process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of the regulatory reporting process.
• Assist the team during regulatory inquiries and examinations, delivering accurate information and analysis to aid regulatory reviews.
• Work with peers and program leaders on the implementation of U.S. regulatory changes within the reporting framework.
• Partner with Risk & Controls team to maintain and enhance an effective internal control’s structure. 
• Integrate established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices.

Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of extensive experience within the financial services industry and regulatory reporting.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. regulatory reports such as those mentioned above.
• Able to navigate through a large organization to streamline and summarize multiple information points and create repeatable processes to build consistency in presenting information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex concepts, and influence change. 
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and an ability to identify conflicts, discrepancies and other issues and bring together the right team to solution them.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tasks in a complex and dynamic and work well as part of a team.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

The Local Regulatory Reporting Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate submission of all local regulatory reports for the Bank and its operations in Trinidad & Tobago. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies, and contributing to the bank's robust financial governance and reporting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Reporting & Compliance:

Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all local regulatory reporting requirements for the Bank and its operations in Trinidad & Tobago.

Prepare comprehensive calculations and continuously monitor critical regulatory limits in strict accordance with the Financial Institutions Act (Sections 42 and 60) guidelines.

• Regulatory Liaison & Relationship Management:

Serve as the primary liaison between the Bank and officials from the Central Bank and the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission.

Address queries, provide clarifications on submitted reports, engage on new reporting requirements, and manage other general inquiries from regulatory authorities.

• Financial Analysis & Governance Reporting:

Actively participate in the preparation of governance reporting schedules and presentations for the Joint Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

Conduct detailed variance analyses for monthly and quarterly financial comparisons, providing insightful data interpretation and responding to Central Bank queries effectively.

• Process Improvement & Documentation:

Drive and implement continuous process improvements in the preparation of regulatory reports to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Maintain thorough, up-to-date manuals and standardized procedures related to all report preparation processes.

• Audit Management & Financial Statement Oversight:

Lead involvement in the annual KPMG examination of financial statements, including the preparation of financial statements and preliminary and final audit schedules.

Proactively manage and follow up on KPMG requests to ensure timely submission of all required deliverables.

Coordinate with publishers for the timely public dissemination of the Bank's financial statements.

• General Ledger Maintenance:

Perform ad-hoc and recurring General Ledger maintenance requirements to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Support & Business Continuity:

Act as a backup coordinator for End-User-Computing (EUC), Continuity of Business (COB), and Records Management initiatives, ensuring operational resilience.

• Problem Resolution & Risk Management:

Identify and resolve operational and financial problems using foundational finance knowledge, escalating complex issues as appropriate.

Consistently assess and mitigate risk in all business decisions, prioritizing the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.

Drive rigorous compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhere to company policies, and apply sound ethical judgment in all conduct and business practices.

Ensure transparent escalation, management, and reporting of all control issues.

Qualifications:

• 2+ yrs. financial services, finance/accounting experience required
• 2+ years’ experience in banking and Regulatory Reporting preferred
• Advanced English level
• Strong MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word a plus
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Ability to organize and prioritize parallel tasks/work streams
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple functions
• Ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts/requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master's in Accounting or MBA will be an asset

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Regulatory Reporting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Reporting.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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