Financial Analyst (Regulatory Reporting Analyst)

Societe Generale; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join their Global Banking and Investor Solutions team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy while supporting various financial reporting initiatives. You will leverage your analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Power BI and Alteryx to enhance reporting processes and drive improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s financial integrity and compliance with U.S. banking regulations. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in banking, finance, or regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory reports ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct data quality checks and reconcile financial data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Accuracy Assessment

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Banking Products Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Reference 250009MT

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Finance Department of Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) is a global organization with a local presence. Our core mission in the Americas involves delivering accurate financial reports, supporting Business Units, Service Units, and General Management with financial and strategic guidance, scrutinizing business plans, and advising on the efficient use of capital, liquidity, and funding resources. The department performs independent certification of financial aggregates and creates daily P&L explanations on market activities. Additionally, our teams oversee cross-business projects related to financial and regulatory compliance, providing expertise on accounting, prudential, and tax norms.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

You will support the team in preparing various Department of Commerce reports in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing control checks to ensure data accuracy and timely delivery of regulatory reports for the Department of Commerce and U.S. banking authorities.
• Conducting routine data quality checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Monitoring data feeds, investigating discrepancies, and following up on missing or incomplete files.
• Reconciling financial data according to U.S. GAAP standards.
• Reviewing and validating data attributes for new clients and accounts.
• Identifying and correcting anomalies in financial records.
• Analyzing and resolving referential data issues impacting reporting integrity.
• Producing daily internal reports on asset positions across the Americas.
• Supporting the preparation and review of regulatory submissions.
• Assisting in audits, internal reviews, and examinations.
• Performing transaction-level testing within the control framework.
• Executing data reconciliations and validation efforts.
• Utilizing tools like Power BI and Alteryx to enhance reporting and automation.
• Participating in data quality assessments and process improvements.
• Maintaining relationships with Finance, IT, and data stakeholders for reporting alignment.
• Ensuring documentation and procedures are current and compliant.

Required Profile:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in banking, finance, or regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of banking products and industry practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with large data sets.
• Experience with automation tools like Alteryx is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret regulatory reporting requirements.
• Skill in assessing data accuracy and discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and U.S. banking regulations is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Language:

Ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing, for collaboration with colleagues and partners in the U.S.

Additional Information:

Due to U.S. Federal Securities law, candidates will undergo enhanced background screening, including fingerprinting by a FINRA-approved vendor.