Regulatory Reporting Manager (APRA)

Propel Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site CBD offices

Hybrid work

Gym and barista onsite

Job summary

Propel Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Manager for a 6-month contract based in Sydney. You will support APRA reporting, coordinate with IT Data and Finance, prepare returns and reconcile data to GL and loan systems.

This role offers hybrid working with on-site CBD offices, an opportunity to optimise processes and drive automation, and exposure to a fast-growing financial services group.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years’ post-qualification experience in financial and/or regulatory reporting.
• Hands-on experience preparing APRA returns (or other regulatory returns).
• Background in a non-bank lender, mortgage or broader financial services reporting environment.
• Sound understanding of lending products, securitisation structures and funding arrangements.
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts.
• Statutory reporting and external audit management experience in a listed or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of APRA reporting requirements and manage financial and non-financial data with IT Data and Finance teams.
• Prepare and manage APRA submissions via APRA Connect
• Reconcile reported data to general ledger and loan management system
• Identify and resolve regulatory reporting issues in a timely manner
• Document the reporting framework, data governance controls and process notes
• Identify and implement automation, process improvements and efficiencies
• Coordinate the annual regulatory reporting audit, including reviews and audit queries
• Group Insurance Renewal end-to-end management and renewal questionnaires
• Review policy schedules and coverage for accuracy; maintain insurance register and renewal calendar
• Track premium costs against budget and assist allocation across entities and funds
• Assist Group Finance with year-end reporting deliverables and respond to external audit queries

Skills

Regulatory reporting

APRA returns

Data governance

Audit support

Job description

REGULATORY REPORTING MANAGER

In this 6 month contract (potential to extend or potentially move to permanent), you will:

• Support the implementation of the organisation's APRA reporting requirements, working alongside IT Data and Finance teams to develop and manage financial and non-financial data
• Prepare and manage return submissions via APRA Connect
• Reconcile reported data back to the general ledger and loan management system
• Identify and resolve regulatory reporting issues in a timely manner
• Interpret existing & new regulatory reporting requirements
• Document the agreed reporting framework, including process notes and data governance controls
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvement and efficiencies
• Coordinate and manage the annual regulatory reporting audit, including return reviews and audit queries

Group Insurance Renewal

• Manage the Group's annual insurance renewal end to end
• Coordinate the collection, review and submission of underwriting information and renewal questionnaires
• Review policy schedules and coverage for accuracy and completeness, escalating gaps or material changes in exposure
• Maintain the insurance register and renewal calendar, and prepare summary materials for management and Board or committee reporting
• Track premium costs against budget and support the allocation of premiums across entities and funds

Group Year End Reporting and Audit Support

• Assist Group Finance with year end reporting deliverables, including supporting schedules and note disclosures
• Respond to external audit queries through to resolution

COMPANY

This prestigious ASX listed financial services organisation has been experiencing incredible growth over the last 2-3 years. Their finance team has tripled in size, and the amount of entities they have has increased 6 fold.

They have stunning new CBD offices with an on site barista, chef and gym.

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• 2- 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in financial and/or regulatory reporting
• Hands-on experience preparing APRA returns (or other regulatory returns), with direct EFS reporting experience strongly preferred
• Background in a non-bank lender, mortgage or broader financial services reporting environment
• Sound understanding of lending products, securitisation structures and funding arrangements
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts
• Statutory reporting and external audit management experience in a listed or regulated environment
• Projects experience advantageous

BENEFITS

State of the art offices in the heart of the city with gym onsite, barista made coffee all day and an on-site chef.

Exciting & rewarding career path on offer for high performers including the chance to build a high-performing team as the business grows.

Work from home 2 days per week.

Hourly rate $65-75 per hour + superannuation.

Open to people on Working Holiday Visas (WHV 417).

Please note you must be based in Australia with temporary or permanent working rights to apply for this role.