Regulatory Reporting Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Qualified Accountant Advanced Excel Regulatory Reporting CASS7/CASS15 Financial Services Product Control Investment Firm Fintech

FULL DESCRIPTION

Regulatory Reporting Accountant

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London, United Kingdom

Work Type: Hybrid (office-based with flexible working – up to 2 days from home)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Competitive salary plus benefits including private medical health insurance

Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported £79bn+ of international payments, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and proprietary technology.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a place where energy, commitment to our shared success, and collaboration are core to our values. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.

Job Profile

The Group [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Core Finance team is looking for a Regulatory Reporting Accountant to strengthen the reporting function’s capabilities.

The job holder will primarily support the daily regulatory reporting requirements across the Payments, Investment Firm and Banking Services divisions, but will also become involved in project work. Such projects will look to automate current procedures, improve the control environment, and will work with senior people across the Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong audit or controls experience—particularly within CASS, safeguarding, or MiFID—who wants exposure to multiple business lines including Payments, Investment Firms, and Banking Services.

You’ll play a key role in the daily operation and oversight of regulatory requirements, contribute to process improvements and automation, and work closely with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Finance, Operations, Treasury, IT, and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting - Daily Monitoring

  • Perform and oversee daily CASS 7 and CASS 15 activities, including safeguarding and MiFID compliance.
  • Execute internal and external reconciliations and ensure accurate daily calculations in line with Client Asset Requirements.
  • Maintain, refine and enhance safeguarding and CASS processes to meet business and regulatory changes.
  • Produce, document and maintain regulatory procedures ensuring a robust audit trail.

External Regulatory Reporting

  • Deliver timely and accurate regulatory returns across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support the development of controls, processes, and documentation around external reporting.
  • Help identify and implement efficiencies and automation across reporting workflows.
  • Support external reporting obligations including: Safeguarding and CASS audit requirements, FCA returns related to Payment Institutions, E-Money, and MiFID entities, Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) reporting.
  • Contribute to periodic regulatory reporting packs and ad hoc senior management updates.

Client Asset Oversight

  • Support the Head of Regulatory Reporting in applying the FCA’s CASS Handbook requirements.
  • Assist in reviewing and updating CASS documentation to reflect regulatory or business changes.
  • Act as cover for the Head of Regulatory Reporting when required.
  • Chair the monthly CASS/Safeguarding Working Group.
  • Prepare monthly updates for ExCo on safeguarding and CASS matters.

Statutory Reporting & Audit Support

  • Assist in audits of Group entities and prepare relevant policy and procedure disclosures.

Projects & Analysis

  • Contribute to finance transformation, regulatory change initiatives and wider group projects.
  • Support automation of regulatory processes and reconciliations.
  • Provide insight on the impact of new business initiatives on regulatory and financial performance.
  • Identify trends and underlying drivers affecting regulatory requirements.

Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, proactive team culture.
  • Promote continued improvement and encourage engagement from internal stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Qualified Accountant with 3+ years PQE
  • Advanced Excel skills (formulas, data navigation, data quality)
  • A background of working in Product Control or Regulatory Reporting within a Financial Services/Foreign exchange/Investment Bank/Fintech environment (Investment firm and/or E-Money experience a distinct advantage)
  • Knowledgeable of the regulatory landscape for an investment firm, payment institutions or E-Money business an advantage (CASS7/CASS 15 rules)

Soft Skills & Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Analytical, curious mindset with attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Resilient, proactive, and able to articulate positions clearly
  • Professional, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality
  • Thrives under pressure and meets deadlines
  • Positive, flexible, adaptable, and always seeking improvements
  • Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop

Additional Information

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position. The role is expected to be office-based in London, however, we have a flexible working policy which enables you to work up to 2 days from home.

What you get in return: This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

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