Financial Analyst (Regulatory Reporting Analyst)

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their Finance Department. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and reconciling liquidity reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you conduct data quality checks and support regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking or finance, with proficiency in tools like Power BI and Alteryx. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative team environment while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in banking, finance, or regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Produce and reconcile liquidity reports for compliance.
• Conduct data quality checks and monitor data feeds.
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

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 sound financial reports, supporting Business Units, Service Units, and General Management with financial and strategic steering. We scrutinize business plans and offer advice 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 in financial and regulatory areas, ensuring compliance with accounting, prudential, and tax norms.

Liquidity Reporting Production: Responsible for producing, reconciling, and distributing liquidity reports to SG’s ALM, RISK teams, senior management, and regulators. This includes managing dashboards, stress testing, and regulatory reporting, system integration, and liaising with regulators and support teams for reviews and reporting changes.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

You will ensure the timely and accurate preparation of Department of Commerce reports, complying with legal and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities include:

1. Performing control checks to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.
2. Conducting routine data quality checks and monitoring data feeds.
3. Reconciling financial data per U.S. GAAP standards.
4. Reviewing and validating data attributes for new clients and accounts.
5. Identifying and correcting anomalies in financial records.
6. Analyzing and resolving referential data issues.
7. Producing daily internal reports on asset positions.
8. Supporting regulatory submissions and audits.
9. Performing transaction-level testing and data reconciliations.
10. Using tools like Power BI and Alteryx to enhance reporting and automation.
11. Participating in data quality assessments and process improvements.
12. Maintaining relationships with Finance, IT, and data stakeholders.
13. Ensuring documentation and procedures are current and compliant.

Profile required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally, 2+ years 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 (e.g., Alteryx) is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret regulatory reporting requirements.
• Skill in assessing data accuracy and discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized self-starter.
• Ability to adapt and work independently.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and U.S. banking regulations is a plus.
• BA/BS degree required; Master’s preferred.

Language: Ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing, is essential for collaboration with U.S. colleagues.

Note: Due to US Federal Securities law, candidates will undergo an enhanced background screening, including fingerprint collection by a FINRA-approved vendor.