Story Behind the Need Project: In this role, you will contribute to the overall success of the U.S
Finance Department, ensuring specific individual and departmental goals, plans, initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the teams business strategies and objectives within the U.S
and globally as part of Global Business Markets (GBM)
you must ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures for Houston Branch and Scotia Holding (USA), Inc
It includes preparation and review of regulatory reports, manages / coordinates the issues identified around AXIOM logic and data integrity / quality issues for Houston Branchs reporting perspective.Typical Day in Role Perform thorough review of regulatory reports as assigned to ensure compliance with the regulatory reports instruction and proper controls in places. Prepare regulatory reports in accordance with US GAAP and reporting instructions covering daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (e.g., FR2900, FR2644, FFIEC 002, FFIEC 019, TIC reports, BE reports, etc...). Working knowledge of the reporting tool (Axiom) used by the department to produce the regulatory filings. Document and monitor issues related to system / data quality from regulatory reports
Continuously drive accountability for accuracy of Critical Data Elements (CDEs) used for Regulatory Reporting
Work with team members for initial root causes analysis and resolution channel. Collaborate with various stakeholders across business and functional areas of the Bank (i.e., AXIOM Project team, Data Governance, Operations, Treasury, Credit Risk, Product Control, IT, etc) to interpret, operationalize and implement new reporting requirements and to resolve known and self-identified issues. Participate in end-to-end testing on all AXIOM BAU releases as applicable. Help prepare and coordinate requested information and answer questions from Internal Audit, Quality Assurance Internal Control and external Fed Exams
Implement improvements to process and controls based on testing results. Create/update Policies & Procedures and other documentations including process flows and risk control matrices. Assist in the data collection for regulatory reporting metrics for dashboards. Prepares presentation decks to internal stakeholders
Assist in the development and/or updating training material and conduct training as necessary. Attends required Finance, U.S
GAAP/IFRS, Regulatory, and any mandatory Compliance training. Ability to respond promptly and sufficiently to ad-hoc regulatory requests while ensuring other deliverables are met. Demonstrate an ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independent judgement, and self-direction in meeting objectives and solving problems while knowing when to reach out for clarification and/or assistance. Other tasks as (link removed)ndidate Requirements/Must Have Skills: 8 10+ years working experience in financial and regulatory reporting at a large and complex banking organization or consulting firm Strong Accounting knowledge and comprehension of U.S
GAAP accounting rule/ instructions Strong understanding of banking and capital markets (preferably loans, deposits, prime service, etc.)o Knowledge of what controls are needed when working on certain processes (related to Internal Control) Proficient PC Skills, especially in MS Office Suite; Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, Vlookup, etc), and comfortable dealing with big data sets.Nice-To-Have Skills: Axiom or PeopleSoft experience is an assetSoft Skills: Strong work ethics and accountability Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills to senior management Ability to work effectively in a dynamically changing environment and strong learning capability Control mindset