Job Description

Regulatory Operations Analyst

About the Job

The candidate will be required to execute processes and associated controls deemed necessary to ensure that the Bank meets all of its regulatory obligations across all applicable regulatory regimes, namely:


Transaction reporting: Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) Transparency Reporting o MiFID II Transaction Reporting o MiFID II Commodity Position Reporting o London Metal Exchange (LME) OTC Position Reporting o European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) UK & EU o Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) o London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) o Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) o Canadian Securities Administrators (Canada / CSA) o Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) Client Money and Asset Sourcebook (CASS) Single Customer View (SCV) OTC Risk Mitigation techniques such as portfolio reconciliation

What you'll be doing

Servicing clients


Management of all external requests and communications including in relation to the exchange of Unique Transaction Identifiers (UTIs), provision of delegated reporting services and trade repository reconciliation exceptions Strong partnership with our key stakeholders; namely Compliance, Operations peers and IT
Performance


Submission of reporting files and messages within the regulatory deadlines Monitoring and resolution of reporting exceptions and rejections Monitoring and resolution of exceptions on all internal and external reconciliations Monitoring and resolution of exceptions on all data assurance checks Identification and escalation of late reporting to all key internal stakeholders
Risk mitigation


Production of Management Information (MI) for all key stakeholders and participate in all internal governance forums as required Continuous evaluation and improvement of the function's control framework Documentation of procedures for all tasks performed Timely escalation of all regulatory and risk incidents through the Bank's formal channels Collation of monthly Key Indicators for Operational Risk measurement Perform periodic deep dive analysis on sample data to identify compliance issues
Enabling change


Provide support to Change the Bank (CTB) initiatives by participating in the development of business requirements, test scenarios and execution of user testing schedules Participation in industry forums and working groups Proactively manage own personal development and training
What you'll need to be successful


Experience within an additional Operations function Experience in regulatory trade or transaction reporting in EMIR and preferably at least one other jurisdiction/regime Demonstrable experience in implementing and improving policies and procedures within an Operations environment Good understanding of transaction reporting principles and processes Good understanding of operational risk management techniques Professional qualification (e.g. IOC) an advantage

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.


We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.


Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity.


We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What's in it for you?

Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance. Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role. Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies. Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme. Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners. Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role
If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!


ICBCS has appointed Robert Walters Outsourcing (RWO) to manage its recruitment process and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Unsolicited CVs sent directly to ICBCS or its staff from non-PSL agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.