Transaction Reporting Specialist

Transaction Reporting SpecialistLondonAim & purpose of the roleTo systematically monitor and handle the Transaction Reporting of the business to ensure we meet and follow regulations.To oversee daily, monthly and annual reconciliation of trades against transaction reports from the regulator/BNY and ensure all reporting is actioned in a timely manner, adhering to any deadlinesLiaising with Compliance/Suitability to streamline other reporting processes to identify, implement and support regulatory changesKey accountabilities/responsibilitiesHandling and overseeing all Transaction Reporting administrationUndertaking of 3 way reconciliation tasks to verify and ensure the accurate and timely transaction reporting to the FCATo maintain the required static data and submit other required data on transaction filesAttending regular team meetings with BNY raising and discussing any issues with workflow, suggestions of enhancements to processes and ensuring communication between the Company & BNY is maintained effectively and efficientlyIdentify, implement and support the business with any regulatory changesWrite reports/enhanced macro driven excel spreadsheets in order to streamline Operation Oversight tasksAssist with any Ad-hoc Compliance/Reporting related projectsExport MI data from the Nexus system/AWOL to collate and assist with statistical reports for senior managementTo work alongside Operations Oversight team to generate in-house RAG reported in order to generate analytical data to be discussed/raised in regular meetings with BNYParticipation in key departmental projects and undertake any additional Operational Oversight tasks when requested by the Line Manager/Senior ManagementDrafting of departmental procedures and ongoing ownership of those proceduresPerson Specification/SkillsSelf-starter with a dynamic, proactive and "can do” attitudeHighly literate and a strong verbal communicator both formally and informallyConfident and approachableHighly organised with a strong attention to detail, with particular focus on accuracy and numeracy abilityBe able to work effectively during pressure periods while prioritising and multi-taskingAbility to react to events decisively and effectively and suggest innovative solutions to problemsVery strong analytical and problem solving skillsPrepared and able to learn a number of systemsWorking to tight deadlines under pressureWilling to share knowledge effectively and show a flexible work approach within a teamSelf-sufficient with the ability to prioritise and multitaskTo be able to communicate confidently and concisely in scrums and meetings and suggest/discuss ideas for procedural changes to keep in line with regulatory requirementsEducation/ExperienceA Strong, firm understanding of the current Regulatory environmentPrior experience working within the Investment Management Industry primarily focusing on the delivery of regulatory reporting to the FCA, US tax reporting to the IRS and UK tax reporting to the HMRCExpert skill level of Outlook, Excel, Word and Google sheets/docsAble to create macros in excel to assist with the streamlining of tasksExperience handling queries and requests from Investment Managers/peersExperience in arranging and chairing meetings to discuss changes to the business/operational workflowsPrior experience creating analytical data for senior management