LEC – Head of Regulatory Reporting needed at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and review the accurate and timely production of all capital and liquidity reporting deliverables for Prudential Authority Returns, JSE, and SAFEX.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, capital adequacy ratios, and compliance guidelines in both the United States and South Africa, following Basel regulatory capital rules.
• Ensure the department meets all control agenda requirements.
• Stay updated on prudential regulatory requirements and implement changes, including updates to policies, procedures, and relevant returns.
• Prepare and present all prudential regulatory monthly packs and returns, obtaining sign-off from BA099 authorized signatories.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of all internal reports, including liquidity, capital, ALCO, BOCD, and other ad hoc reports.
• Review, streamline, and oversee the automation of manual regulatory reporting processes and reports.
• Monitor and oversee quarterly and annual capital and liquidity stress scenario testing.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance and addressing findings or recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Risk Management) to gather data for accurate reporting and provide insights on regulatory matters.
• Provide leadership to the regulatory reporting team, fostering a positive work environment, setting clear goals, supporting professional development, and overseeing the implementation of a new/enhanced regulatory reporting platform.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, applied mathematics, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in regulatory capital management within the banking industry, preferably in a leadership role.
• Over 12 years of general relevant work experience.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including Basel III guidelines, Banks Act, Basel III and IV, and JSE rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, and capital adequacy calculations, with a focus on RWA optimization and understanding of derivative flows.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across departments, regions, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting, analyzing, and communicating complex data and reports to support decision-making.
• Motivation and flexibility to operate independently, reprioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a strong control environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Exposure to international banking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, partner with colleagues, be open-minded and inclusive, overcome conflict, and share information and provide training within regulatory teams.