FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Regulatory Accountant.
Where is this position located?
This position is located at the Schroders Campus near Horsham in West Sussex, with occasional visits to the Schroders Head Office in London.
What does the Regulatory Accountant team focus on?
The team is responsible for the prudential regulatory compliance of a UK bank and several investment firms within the Schroders Wealth Management division.
What regulatory frameworks will I work with in this role?
You will work with frameworks including COREP, FINREP, PRA, Bank of England statistical returns, and MIFIDPRU returns.
What are the key responsibilities of the Regulatory Accountant?
Key responsibilities include being the first reviewer for prudential regulatory returns, maintaining business forecasting and stress testing analysis, reviewing a Daily Regulatory Dashboard, and supporting ad-hoc tasks and management information requests.
What qualifications are required for this role?
The ideal candidate should be a qualified or part-qualified accountant or equivalent.
Is experience in financial services necessary for this position?
Yes, experience in financial services, preferably in wealth management, asset management, or banking, is preferred.
What skills are essential for the Regulatory Accountant role?
Essential skills include data scrutiny, report building, running forecasts or models, analyzing accounting ledgers, and being skilled in MS Office applications.
What personal attributes are desirable for the candidate?
Candidates should be enthusiastic, hardworking, detail-oriented, pro-active, inquisitive, and possess strong analytical skills.
Does the company value diversity and inclusion?
Yes, inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for the company, and they are an equal opportunity employer.
Is prior experience in prudential regulatory reporting necessary?
Experience in prudential regulatory reporting is preferred but not mandatory.