SFTR SME

SFTR - AVP / VP A leading international banking group is seeking a Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (SFTR) Subject Matter Expert to join their Trade and Transaction Reporting team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and cross-functional coordination within a highly respected financial institution.

The organisation is renowned for its commitment to supporting clients’ transition to a sustainable future, offering a diverse range of projects and initiatives that will allow you to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and a truly inclusive environment, this position offers the perfect platform for you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

What you'll do:

• Execute daily BAU SFTR and EMIR trade reporting activities, ensuring all in-scope securities financing transactions are reported accurately and within required timelines.
• Resolve exceptions in trade reporting processes by investigating discrepancies, collaborating with relevant teams, and implementing effective solutions to maintain high standards of compliance.
• Maintain management information (MI) related to trade reporting activities, providing clear insights into performance metrics and regulatory adherence for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements across EMEA jurisdictions by tracking communications from regulators, analysing updates, and adapting internal processes accordingly.
• Utilise DUCO or similar reconciliation tools to run customised reconciliations between internal records and external reports, identifying control gaps and remediating issues promptly.
• Strengthen the overall control framework by proactively identifying risks in the trade reporting lifecycle and implementing enhancements in partnership with other control functions.
• Define and document technical requirements for process improvements or regulatory changes by engaging with subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support the delivery of change initiatives by coordinating with Compliance, Front Office, Middle Office, IT, and other key teams to ensure seamless implementation within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency or meeting new regulatory obligations through effective teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Champion best practices in data quality management, ensuring all trade reporting outputs meet the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in SFTR and EMIR trade reporting within an investment banking or financial services environment is essential for success in this role.
• Strong understanding of EMEA regulatory frameworks governing securities financing transactions is required to navigate complex compliance landscapes effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency using reconciliation tools such as DUCO or similar platforms is necessary for managing large volumes of transactional data accurately.
• Excellent analytical skills are vital for interpreting regulatory updates, identifying control gaps, resolving exceptions, and producing insightful management information.
• Outstanding communication abilities are needed for documenting technical requirements clearly and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across multiple departments.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams—particularly involving Compliance, Front Office, Middle Office, IT is highly desirable for effective project delivery.
• A detail-oriented approach combined with strong organisational skills ensures consistent adherence to tight deadlines without compromising on quality or accuracy.
• Familiarity with issue management processes including root cause analysis and remediation planning. will support continuous improvement efforts within the team.
• A proactive attitude towards learning new regulations or technologies demonstrates your commitment to professional growth within a dynamic environment.
• An inclusive mindset that values diversity of thought contributes positively to team cohesion and organisational culture.

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